Final 4 thread

[UconnU]

Not trying to get political but CBS goes in to show the post game celebration in the Texas Tech locker room. Instead of celebrating they are kneeling for a prayer and the cameras immediately cut away? They can’t show a little prayer? What’s the big deal.

 

[Jaker]

Not trying to get political but CBS goes in to show the post game celebration in the Texas Tech locker room. Instead of celebrating they are kneeling for a prayer and the cameras immediately cut away? They can’t show a little prayer? What’s the big deal.

I think it was a private moment that they did not want to film??

 

[Walker11]

I had to look it up you’re right one 6’10 205 power forward and a 6’9 250 pound center.

And they have the best defense in the country. None of Francis, Mooney or Moretti strike me as plus athletes. The program just boggles my mind. But nothing moreso than landing Smith and Culver in the same class, two kids we would bash Hurley for recruiting only for them to go 1 and done and 2 and done. Everything points to Beard being a stupidly good judge of talent and defensive coach

 

[selles]

And they have the best defense in the country. None of Francis, Mooney or Moretti strike me as plus athletes. The program just boggles my mind. But nothing moreso than landing Smith and Culver in the same class, two kids we would bash Hurley for recruiting only for them to go 1 and done and 2 and done. Everything points to Beard being a stupidly good judge of talent and defensive coach

I really enjoy watching them play defense. They're ridiculously well coached. Perfect switching and hedging and 100% buy in on the defensive end. Smart, smart team.

That said, if Owens' ankle tightens up and he can't go Monday that will be a problem. His quickness is a huge part of the scheme.

 

[husky429]

I really enjoy watching them play defense. They're ridiculously well coached. Perfect switching and hedging and 100% buy in on the defensive end. Smart, smart team.

That said, if Owens' ankle tightens up and he can't go Monday that will be a problem. His quickness is a huge part of the scheme.

Fwiw--they don't hedge much. They ice ball screens like maniacs. Will leave them vulnerable to baseline clearouts.

This game will come down to 3 point shooting. Both teams defend well inside and play slow. I don't think tech has the shooters to beat the packline.

 

[husky429]

And they have the best defense in the country. None of Francis, Mooney or Moretti strike me as plus athletes. The program just boggles my mind. But nothing moreso than landing Smith and Culver in the same class, two kids we would bash Hurley for recruiting only for them to go 1 and done and 2 and done. Everything points to Beard being a stupidly good judge of talent and defensive coach

He has quadrupled down on no middle and helping hard on the baseline. They don't let guards make plays, and draw charges left and right.

Very different team than virginia defensively. But both teams are built well for their system with a ton of player buy-in.

 

[husky429]

Last two AP coach of the year winners in this one. And I think the two best defensive teams as well.
*odd note. Calhoun only won the AP once and the Naismith never. Boehiem in 2010?

Tech and Michigan were #1 and #2 I believe. Virginia was 3.

 

[UconnU]

Fwiw--they don't hedge much. They ice ball screens like maniacs. Will leave them vulnerable to baseline clearouts.

This game will come down to 3 point shooting. Both teams defend well inside and play slow. I don't think tech has the shooters to beat the packline.

Interesting that teams who play slow over performed this year. Virginia is also one of the slowest teams in the country. Scoring was down a little bit this year overall. Part of a larger trend?

 

[intlzncster]

And they have the best defense in the country. None of Francis, Mooney or Moretti strike me as plus athletes. The program just boggles my mind. But nothing moreso than landing Smith and Culver in the same class, two kids we would bash Hurley for recruiting only for them to go 1 and done and 2 and done. Everything points to Beard being a stupidly good judge of talent and defensive coach

And lucky. He hit correctly on multiple guys at the same time.

 

[Chief00]

Not trying to get political but CBS goes in to show the post game celebration in the Texas Tech locker room. Instead of celebrating they are kneeling for a prayer and the cameras immediately cut away? They can’t show a little prayer? What’s the big deal.

I agree, no one likes religion shoved down their throats, but it is what it is. The kind of nonsense they show on TV but afraid to show a team praying - how sad.

 

[pj]

Not trying to get political but CBS goes in to show the post game celebration in the Texas Tech locker room. Instead of celebrating they are kneeling for a prayer and the cameras immediately cut away? They can’t show a little prayer? What’s the big deal.

Maybe they were afraid the Tech coaches and players would get in trouble for praying and thought they were doing them a favor ... but overall it is no service to religion to give the impression that it doesn't exist or can't appear in public.

 

[Robertelamin]

I agree, no one likes religion shoved down their throats, but it is what it is. The kind of nonsense they show on TV but afraid to show a team praying - how sad.

Chiefs Beliefs

 

[AdamaNation]

Not trying to get political but CBS goes in to show the post game celebration in the Texas Tech locker room. Instead of celebrating they are kneeling for a prayer and the cameras immediately cut away? They can’t show a little prayer? What’s the big deal.

Maybe appreciating the personal part of that? And the fact it wasn’t so raucous probably hinted to cut? It may have been more out of respect.

 

[BugsyCT]

I think you guys are reading too much into that. They probably just cut away for TTech's privacy. Plus how many times do players thank God or Jesus in their on-court/on-field post-game interviews with the sideline reporters right after a win? If they were trying to stop it they'd either bleep it out or wouldn't do it at all.

 

[navery12]

This is crazy, they didn't cut away because of some anti-religion/praying stance. They cut away because the purpose of the shot (excitement vs subdued celebration) was already served

 

[Chief00]

This is crazy, they didn't cut away because of some anti-religion/praying stance. They cut away because the purpose of the shot (excitement vs subdued celebration) was already served

As someone that travels throughout the country for decades on his job, I can tell you the prevailing CT viewpoint and probably that of the likely northeast CBS producer - is hopelessly out of touch with what would be of interest to many folks in the country. A lot of viewers would find that of interest.

 

[navery12]

As someone that travels throughout the country for decades on his job, I can tell you the prevailing CT viewpoint and probably that of the likely northeast CBS producer - is hopelessly out of touch with what would be of interest to many folks in the country. A lot of viewers would find that of interest.

I find it highly unlikely a silent shot of the team praying is more interesting than post game analysis but to each their own

 

[Chief00]

I find it highly unlikely a silent shot of the team praying is more interesting than post game analysis but to each their own

I can assure you it would. You need to be able to look and understand beyond yourself. For example, Tim Tebow doesn’t particularly appeal to me but I would be in denial to think that’s true for large portions of the country.

In short, you need to get out more and experience people different than yourself. If you had to do business with people around the country, you would spend more time learning about them and also respecting their cultures.

Note how his jersey sells and he’s an unremarkable player on the field up to this point.
Tim Tebow delivers first big game at Triple-A, helps Syracuse Mets to doubleheader sweep

 

[storrsroars]

In short, you need to get out more and experience people different than yourself. If you had to do business with people around the country, you would spend more time learning about them and also respecting their cultures.

Just wondering.... if you had to do business with dictators and monarchs with a long track record of human rights abuses, would you use the term "respecting their cultures"?

 

[navery12]

I can assure you it would. You need to be able to look and understand beyond yourself. For example, Tim Tebow doesn’t particularly appeal to me but I would be in denial to think that’s true for large portions of the country.

In short, you need to get out more and experience people different than yourself. If you had to do business with people around the country, you would spend more time learning about them and also respecting their cultures.

Note how his jersey sells and he’s an unremarkable player on the field up to this point.
Tim Tebow delivers first big game at Triple-A, helps Syracuse Mets to doubleheader sweep

No I fully understand that people care more about religion in other parts of the country, so I think you need to get off your high horse about respecting people and their cultures

 

[Mano]

As someone that travels throughout the country for decades on his job, I can tell you the prevailing CT viewpoint and probably that of the likely northeast CBS producer - is hopelessly out of touch with what would be of interest to many folks in the country. A lot of viewers would find that of interest.

Because all people from the Northeast are godless hell-demons. Ooga booga booga! Way to generalize while you bemoan generalizing. And this is coming from one of the godless ones!

 

[the Q]

The over under at 120 seems rather high. Almost like stealing.

 

[Chief00]

Just wondering.... if you had to do business with dictators and monarchs with a long track record of human rights abuses, would you use the term "respecting their cultures"?

How respecting someone praying morphs into respecting dictators and monarchs, is a stretch beyond my comprehension.

 

[Chief00]

Because all people from the Northeast are godless hell-demons. Ooga booga booga! Way to generalize while you bemoan generalizing. And this is coming from one of the godless ones!

I did not say that.

 

[uconnell]

As someone that travels throughout the country for decades on his job, I can tell you the prevailing CT viewpoint and probably that of the likely northeast CBS producer - is hopelessly out of touch with what would be of interest to many folks in the country. A lot of viewers would find that of interest.

 

[uconnell]

I agree Chief. My grandmother married a navy CPO and. retired to his family farm in Indiana. My family traveled out there several times while we were growing up. It wasn’t till my mid teens that I realized what andifferent world they lived in. Very religious. Even though we were church goers were not that religious and noticed the difference.

 

[UconnU]

If Tech wins tonight Lubbock might burn to the ground.

 

[whaler11]

I think you guys are reading too much into that. They probably just cut away for TTech's privacy. Plus how many times do players thank God or Jesus in their on-court/on-field post-game interviews with the sideline reporters right after a win? If they were trying to stop it they'd either bleep it out or wouldn't do it at all.

They cut away because it was a boring shot.

 

[Guapo]

(not my joke):

UVA vs Texas Tech

Jackets and ties at football games vs Shirtless at football games

 

[the Q]

This is gonna be the 40-39 barn burner the ncaa wanted from the beginning.