Jeff Jacobs is relaying our thoughts

[CL82]

She probably couldn't hear him because she was too busy melting snow to flush his toilet.

The woman should be canonized.

Fast forward a few years:

"Honey? That toilet snow ready yet?"

 

[HuskyHawk]

Glad to see Jacobs branching out a bit. Yes, he's clearly reading the Boneyard. That's good. Somebody in the media needs to relate what we, the "casual" fans are thinking. I think he's been doing better stuff, and I think the move frees him up a bit editorially. I'm also glad there is no stupid paywall. He captured the feeling pretty well.

 

[August_West]

Fast forward a few years:

"Honey? That toilet snow ready yet?"

I actually uttered a phrase eerily similar this week

 

[8893]

I actually uttered a phrase eerily similar this week

shytehole?

 

[prankster]

She probably couldn't hear him because she was too busy melting snow to flush his toilet.

The woman should be canonized.

 

[PAHusky]

Mark Titus annihilating UConn on The Ringer as well. Rough perception of us nationally at the moment:

"Wichita State is four games into its conference schedule and has won all four by an average margin of 25 points, with the closest coming when the Shockers beat Connecticut 72–62 on the road. Yes, UConn is the only Missouri Valley team to — oh no, UConn isn’t in the MVC. And that must mean … are you telling me that Wichita State has already switched conferences? And it’s still beating the piss out of everyone in its league?

Can we please fast-forward to the part of the season when the Shockers play the teams that made guys like me think this conference realignment was a good thing? More importantly, why hasn’t Wichita State played those teams by now? If the people who made the American’s schedule were smart, they would have put Wichita State’s first conference game on the road against one of the premier, nationally relevant programs in the league. Instead, Wichita State opened conference play at UConn."

 

[CL82]

I actually uttered a phrase eerily similar this week

You thawed yet?

 

[August_West]

You thawed yet?

Got it back last night.

But now there is so much silt and crap ( even after I ran a hose directly from water pump to flush the system for 45 minutes) tgat I have had to change my water filter 3 times in 12 hours.

Beats no water though.

 

[HooperScooper]

By the way, sometimes making a coaching change pays off right away with just a team attitude adjustment and doesn't have to be a long rebuilding process. If you find the right guy. I present this year's Ohio State team.

Chris Holtmann has Ohio State atop the Big Ten in what should be a rebuilding season

Many members of the supporting cast around Bates-Diop have improved under Holtmann. Guard C.J. Jackson has provided much-needed playmaking and perimeter shooting all season and has cut down his turnovers in recent weeks. Guard Jae’Sean Tate has scored efficiently when attacking the rim off the bounce while also impacting the game defensively with his long arms, quick hands and relentless hustle. Promising 6-foot-9 freshman Kaleb Wesson has provided the low-post scoring presence Ohio State has lacked in recent seasons.

Something else Holtmann deserves credit for is the obvious chemistry and camaraderie on this year’s team. Twenty-five of Ohio State’s 29 baskets against Maryland on Thursday night came via assists, a remarkable percentage that speaks to the unselfishness of the Buckeyes and the quality of the sets that Holtmann was running.

 

[CL82]

Got it back last night.

But now there is so much silt and crap ( even after I ran a hose directly from water pump to flush the system for 45 minutes) tgat I have had to change my water filter 3 times in 12 hours.

Beats no water though.

Welcome back to world of indoor plumbing. When it gets cold again be sure to keep a faucet running, just a trickle will do, to keep it from freezing up again.

 

[superjohn]

Any chance this kid is a boneyarder and can cover the buyout? From Maine and loves Boston teams, certainly there is a good chance he likes the only basketball power in New England. The $559 ticket was bought in New Hampshire, so we have another chance there.

Shane Missler, 20, wins $450 MILLION Mega Millions | Daily Mail Online

 

[8893]

certainly there is a good chance he likes the only basketball power in New England.

So what good does it do us if the kid is a URI fan?

 

[Chief00]

Instead of being behind the story, following KO's critics with the result of each game, he should try getting ahead of it. Talk to some college basketball experts, coaches, whomever and see what the actual reputation is, what do people think of the coaching, the offense, etc. If we are crazy to want KO dismissed, tell us why. If KO is coasting on his laurels, let us know.

If you really wanted to know about basketball don’t read Jeff Jacobs. That’s not where you will find basketball insights.

 

[superjohn]

So what good does it do us if the kid is a URI fan?

Ha, he can pay for Hurley too.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

If you really wanted to know about basketball don’t read Jeff Jacobs. That’s not where you will find basketball insights.

yeah, he's good for stirring the pot or voicing a fan base but i dont think you're going to actually learn anything about the game you didnt already know.

 

[Guapo]

Mark Titus annihilating UConn on The Ringer as well. Rough perception of us nationally at the moment:

"Wichita State is four games into its conference schedule and has won all four by an average margin of 25 points, with the closest coming when the Shockers beat Connecticut 72–62 on the road. Yes, UConn is the only Missouri Valley team to — oh no, UConn isn’t in the MVC. And that must mean … are you telling me that Wichita State has already switched conferences? And it’s still beating the piss out of everyone in its league?

Can we please fast-forward to the part of the season when the Shockers play the teams that made guys like me think this conference realignment was a good thing? More importantly, why hasn’t Wichita State played those teams by now? If the people who made the American’s schedule were smart, they would have put Wichita State’s first conference game on the road against one of the premier, nationally relevant programs in the league. Instead, Wichita State opened conference play at UConn."

We probably deserve this.

And before anyone says anything else, Mark Titus has been pro-UConn for a long time.

 

[Chief00]

yeah, he's good for stirring the pot or voicing a fan base but i dont think you're going to actually learn anything about the game you didnt already know.

Couldn’t agree more. Jacob’s has a very emotional approach to reporting - one reason Calhoun never clicked with him.

 

[Guapo]

Couldn’t agree more. Jacob’s has a very emotional approach to reporting - one reason Calhoun never clicked with him.

Would he fit in with the teemsters?

 

[Chief00]

Would he fit in with the teemsters?

LOL - It wouldn’t end well. Again the guys who were going to be on the bus - were just the average working guy- having a couple recreational beers.

 

[formerlurker]

Instead of using the Boneyard for umpteenth time for inspiration.

Hi Jeff,
your article was OK, not a wrong take. You're still insufferable though.

Sincerely,
ADub

ADub? You're too valuable here to jump the shark. Focus.

 

[shizzle787]

Mark Titus annihilating UConn on The Ringer as well. Rough perception of us nationally at the moment:

"Wichita State is four games into its conference schedule and has won all four by an average margin of 25 points, with the closest coming when the Shockers beat Connecticut 72–62 on the road. Yes, UConn is the only Missouri Valley team to — oh no, UConn isn’t in the MVC. And that must mean … are you telling me that Wichita State has already switched conferences? And it’s still beating the piss out of everyone in its league?

Can we please fast-forward to the part of the season when the Shockers play the teams that made guys like me think this conference realignment was a good thing? More importantly, why hasn’t Wichita State played those teams by now? If the people who made the American’s schedule were smart, they would have put Wichita State’s first conference game on the road against one of the premier, nationally relevant programs in the league. Instead, Wichita State opened conference play at UConn."

That burn though.

 

[UConnNick]

Too late in second half.

First 1/2 of 1st round game against Colorado she ran out and got rolling rock though

She's a keeper, particularly considering all the trips to Arby's she has probably been forced to endure.

 

[Towney007]

I posted this in the Akinjo thread, but for discussion here.

I know it's somewhat meaningless, but here's every player we have for next year's rankings according to Rivals:

Adams - 23
Gilbert - 34
Larrier - 43
Wilson - 71
Polley - 117
Diarra - 133
Matthews - 135
Vital - 145
Carlton - 150
Akinjo - 157
Cobb - N/A
Kisinius - N/A
Williams - N/A
Whalley - N/A

Things need to happen, clearly. Larrier and Adams coming back among them.

But just from a raw talent standpoint - NOT a tournament team? As in almost - 'get out of the way and the kids can do whatever' sense.

Four top 100 players. 9 top 150 players.

I think everyone would say - based off the N/A guys... Williams kind of sucks and who knows with Kisinius. But Whalley's a dude. And Cobb is a useful piece for sure.

So you have ten talented players. Really talented, actually.

My swing around being - I wonder what a good or OK coach OR any coach not named Kevin Ollie would get out of them. Calhoun isn't coming back, don't want him back, but with the draft, transfers, etc - and a little stretching thinking Adams/Larrier comes back. This is a 26-27 win team with JC, right? Just on the back court alone? It's a tournament team. There's enough talent there, correct?

I'm not antagonizing, i'm legitimately asking. Because what team with a talent outlay like that misses a tournament 2 years in a row?

 

[RJScootin]

Is the CtPost available for free online?

refdesk.com

Every paper in the world free online.

 

[dennismenace]

Ha, he can pay for Hurley too.

And a new XL Center.