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Men against boys, experience against inexperience

Son of Robert said:
Dude, what is a VPN and how do I make this happen?
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A VPN is a tool that can change the location of your IP address, among other things. People who want extra privacy use them. There are many free ones but the simplest is probably just to download the Hola Unblocker extension in Google Chrome and set it to the US in the streaming tab. Wherever their US IPs are based out of is not in the blacked out zone from my experience
 
GuardU said:
Terry doesn't look as talented as Polley right now, let alone Daniels. And to say Adams is easily as good as Napier discredits how good Napier really was. I think you need to take your UConn glasses off and realize this team's ceiling is slightly about .500 or you're going to be highly disappointed all year.
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I think it's very fair to say JA is as talented as Bazz
Whether he has the same production level and/or success is another issue
UConn glasses have nothing to do with that comparative
It's fine if your opinion of this team is "slightly about" .500 - whatever that means
We shall see, we shall see..............................
 
gtcam said:
I think it's very fair to say JA is as talented as Bazz
Whether he has the same production level and/or success is another issue
UConn glasses have nothing to do with that comparative
It's fine if your opinion of this team is "slightly about" .500 - whatever that means
We shall see, we shall see.....
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Don't confuse athleticism with talent.

Sincerely,

Larry Bird
 
willie99 said:
5 returning starters vs 2 returning rotation players, and our bigs being in foul trouble didn't help

Didn't like getting beat down, but it's just not something I'm overly concerned about. The team has to grow together, the coaches have to see who does what in certain circumstances and learn about their rotation. the players have to learn their rolls, the freshmen have to learn to play at a new level and both Gilbert and Larrier are returning from season ending injuries.

They've practiced with the coaches for TEN DAYS

Chill, this team is going to be fine, but it's going to take time
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We'll see.
 
GuardU said:
Terry doesn't look as talented as Polley right now, let alone Daniels. And to say Adams is easily as good as Napier discredits how good Napier really was. I think you need to take your UConn glasses off and realize this team's ceiling is slightly about .500 or you're going to be highly disappointed all year.
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I didn't say good I said talented.
 
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Huskybass said:
I just don't see UConn ever having a very good offense again under KO. In 2014, Bazz refused to lose and that carried UConn. Since then, it always seems to be a struggle, even against teams with far less talent on paper. I realize it's early and this team needs some time to gel, but I will be surprised if this is a good season. Not trying to be a pessimist, just being honest.
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Personally I think you're an honest pessimist and willie is an honest optimist.
 
FriarJ said:
This has nothing to do with the outcome as the teams are two different teams right now in experience, size and depth but I have read this multiple times on here now and it should be corrected. Two of PC's starters did not play last night nor did one of their 1st players off the bench. This could be one of PC's best teams in 20 years and the UConn kids have a lot of rust to shake off with 3 of the starters no less all coming off injury. Plus it was an exhibition!!!

That being said, I'm not a fan of Ollie's offense. Is that the offense he runs during the year, or did he just let them go out and play whatever last night?
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I get your point. Things could have been a lot different if PC had everyone healthy. Of course UConn could have been a lot different if it did not have injuries last season. It could be argued that those injuries not only impacted those players but some of the offseason drama.

Lot of ifs that I'm going to ignore. Bottom line is Providence played five players 20 or more minutes this game who played a minimum of 13 minutes/gm last season. Two of those players shot well above their 3pt percentages. UConn's focus was to have Terry take the shots because KO feels he's one of the major keys for the team and is very behind his development pre injury. And the refs took out Alterique in the first half, the other major player who needs to shake the rust.
 
KSC94 said:
A VPN is a tool that can change the location of your IP address, among other things. People who want extra privacy use them. There are many free ones but the simplest is probably just to download the Hola Unblocker extension in Google Chrome and set it to the US in the streaming tab. Wherever their US IPs are based out of is not in the blacked out zone from my experience
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Gracias, senor.
 
Waquoit said:
Not even close. The only way I can see your point is if by saying "talent" you mean "athletic".
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I disagree. I think you are selling these guys a bit short. In the end its just my opinion. We'll see how it shakes out. Though I don't think you'd mind me being right lol
 
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AntG168 said:
Agree to disagree. JA doesnt have the talent to be All-American good? You may want to rethink that. You are confusing talent with productivity. They arent one in the same. JA is easily as talented as bazz. Will he be as productive who knows. Alterique is as talented as boat, Larrier as Daniels, and vital is as talented as giffey imo. Talent is a tricky and very objective idea. When I comparing talent I ask myself do JA, AG, TL, and CV have the talent at their best be as good as the 2014 core four? And I absolutely believe they can. That doesn't equate to me saying they will. I have no idea. Matter of fact it isn't probable. But saying they are just a TALENTED is not delusional
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JA is as easily talented as Bazz is the dumbest comment I've heard on this board! Will he be as productive??? Dude you cant be believing your BS anymore. You're not delusional... you're whatever is more than delusional .

I'm so tired of hearing about Larrier, he has 1.... yes 1 win as a Huskie by 3 points vs Loyola Marymount, in addition to some epic loses. But sure we'll call him as talented as Daniels. What has Alterique done in a college uniform to call him as talented as anyone at this point, let alone Boat.
 
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AntG168 said:
I disagree. I think you are selling these guys a bit short. In the end its just my opinion. We'll see how it shakes out. Though I don't think you'd mind me being right lol
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Any chance you think you're cutting the 2014 team a bit short??? Yes everyUC fan would love for your opinion to be right but that doesn't make it a opinion based on any reality.
 
RJScootin said:
JA is as easily talented as Bazz is the dumbest comment I've heard on this board! Will he be as productive??? Dude you cant be believing your BS anymore. You're not delusional... you're whatever is more than delusional .

I'm so tired of hearing about Larrier, he has 1.... yes 1 win as a Huskie by 3 points vs Loyola Marymount, in addition to some epic loses. But sure we'll call him as talented as Daniels. What has Alterique done in a college uniform to call him as talented as anyone at this point, let alone Boat.
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Relax lol. You can express a difference of opinion without calling someone delusional. Its unnecessarily argumentive. Neither of our opinions can be proven until we see what these guys produce. I believe they are as talented, you don't....cool. I don't think you are delusional I just disagree. You fake tough guys up here get real tiring real quick, because I'm willing to bet if I were standing in front of you you wouldn't have the same energy. We're having a discussion about a team we both root for leave the insults for elementary school
 
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RJScootin said:
JA is as easily talented as Bazz is the dumbest comment I've heard on this board! Will he be as productive??? Dude you cant be believing your BS anymore. You're not delusional... you're whatever is more than delusional .

I'm so tired of hearing about Larrier, he has 1.... yes 1 win as a Huskie by 3 points vs Loyola Marymount, in addition to some epic loses. But sure we'll call him as talented as Daniels. What has Alterique done in a college uniform to call him as talented as anyone at this point, let alone Boat.
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Wah wah wah.

I don't suppose you remember how Shabazz was treated by this board his freshman-junior years. Jalen is way ahead of him in that regard.

Your "tiredness of hearing about Larrier is laughable as well. Intimating that last year's early season results fall on him is just insane considering he was the only guy who showed up to play until Maui. I hope this board get inundated with Larrier talk until you can't take it anymore. You and the folks vaulting Polley ahead of him based off of one exhibition game are just plain nuts.

Alterique can't be considered as talented as anyone? You've become a caricature at this point. Definitely on a different planet than the rest of us.
 
AntG168 said:
Relax lol. You can express a difference of opinion without calling someone delusional. Its unnecessarily argumentive. Neither of our opinions can be proven until we see what these guys produce. I believe they are as talented, you don't....cool. I don't think you are delusional I just disagree. You fake tough guys up here get real tiring real quick, because I'm willing to bet if I were standing in front of you you wouldn't have the same energy. We're having a discussion about a team we both root for leave the insults for elementary school
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Calling a thought based on pure hope delusional I didn't think was fighting words or a personal attack on you. I agree with you, not a fan of the board tough guys, my apologies not my intent. I would think in person we could have this convo with energy over being a fans.

I do believe at this moment my point is more if not fully proven. The guys you mentioned currently haven't had any succes at UConn minus JA. In fact they've had the opposite of success.
 
Stairmaster said:
Wah wah wah.

I don't suppose you remember how Shabazz was treated by this board his freshman-junior years. Jalen is way ahead of him in that regard.

Your "tiredness of hearing about Larrier is laughable as well. Intimating that last year's early season results fall on him is just insane considering he was the only guy who showed up to play until Maui. I hope this board get inundated with Larrier talk until you can't take it anymore. You and the folks vaulting Polley ahead of him based off of one exhibition game are just plain nuts.

Alterique can't be considered as talented as anyone? You've become a caricature at this point. Definitely on a different planet than the rest of us.
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I remember shabazz winning a championship as a freshman and big east first team as a junior. I don't agree JA is ahead of him.

Tell me a little more about how Larrier is entering the draft after this season, that will help push me over edge.

In the very little me or anyone has seen in Alteriques college career what is there remotely close done to call him as talented as Boat?

I never vaulted Polley ahead of Larrier. If this team is going to have a good season Larrier will need to be as good as a lot of people on this board thinks he is.
 
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RJScootin said:
Calling a thought based on pure hope delusional I didn't think was fighting words or a personal attack on you. I agree with you, not a fan of the board tough guys, my apologies not my intent. I would think in person we could have this convo with energy over being a fans.

I do believe at this moment my point is more if not fully proven. The guys you mentioned currently haven't had any succes at UConn minus JA. In fact they've had the opposite of success.
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I may have taken it wrong, I'll take that. In the end we both want to win. Its the passion! Lol
 
Kind of interesting to see references to Bazz and Giffey and unfavorable comparisons to the 2010 / 2011 class.

Of course hindsight is 20/20, but in October of 2010 this board was in the same state of mind it is today. As a matter of fact, many if not most on this board were in full bore crisis mold and they hated our freshmen class (which they all now love for obvious reasons). We even landed "the wrong Lamb".

Just give the team time, because we all should know it usually takes time for teams to jell. We've seen it ourselves often enough.

It's just silly to think they're going to be playing great basketball from the opening tip. Relax, take it easy, it's too early to write off the season
 
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