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tzznandrew said:
So, first, CBS6 and MASN (Mid-Atlantic Sports Network) don't seem to be "national." Additionally, my sense is Comcast Sportsnet Plus is similarly regional. I could be entirely wrong on that. So, I'd say they have 24 "national" games. Are we sure those 12 games aren't ESPN 3?
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Any word on The Ocho?
 
husky99 said:
I heard 2nd hand it was 90% uconn late Sunday. But it sounds like his inner circle had leaked different teams to different people. this is my best guess
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Maybe their trying to build traction/exposure through hype.
 
What's pretty commical about the whole thing that I just posted about the TV schedule is that they have someone on their board that just wrote:
The guys on the Boneyard are so rattled they are now comparing our televised schedule to theirs. I love VCU!

The only funny part about it is that they think we're literally scared about this. At the end of the day, we want Tevin... Badly. Just like they do. But we check each other's boards because we're interested in what the other fan base has to say. Not out of fear that the decision of one player is going to somehow completely redefine our program.
 
UConNation said:
What's pretty commical about the whole thing that I just posted about the TV schedule is that they have someone on their board that just wrote:
The guys on the Boneyard are so rattled they are now comparing our televised schedule to theirs. I love VCU!

The only funny part about it is that they think we're literally scared about this. At the end of the day, we want Tevin... Badly. Just like they do. But we check each other's boards because we're interested in what the other fan base has to say. Not out of fear that the decision of one player is going to somehow completely redefine our program.
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I figured the TV thing was more curiosity than anything else. Doldrums of summer/early fall are almost over and basketball will commence shortly. I can't wait. Recruiting is entertaining to an extent but I'm ready to watch some games.
 
UConNation said:
What's pretty commical about the whole thing that I just posted about the TV schedule is that they have someone on their board that just wrote:
The guys on the Boneyard are so rattled they are now comparing our televised schedule to theirs. I love VCU!

The only funny part about it is that they think we're literally scared about this. At the end of the day, we want Tevin... Badly. Just like they do. But we check each other's boards because we're interested in what the other fan base has to say. Not out of fear that the decision of one player is going to somehow completely redefine our program.
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To be fair to them, what else do they have to hang their hat on? They are still looking to fully 'arrive'.
 
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caw said:
I figured the TV thing was more curiosity than anything else. Doldrums of summer/early fall are almost over and basketball will commence shortly. I can't wait. Recruiting is entertaining to an extent but I'm ready to watch some games.
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Only because there is absolutely nothing else going on. I wouldn't give a fig if there was actual basketball to watch/discuss.
 
We do have some reason to be nice to VCU. They whiffed on Rolando Lamb's son, and we won a title because of it. And hey, knocking off Kansas so we only had to face 8-seed Butler in the final didn't hurt our chances either.

Tevin Mack? I admit he'd be a very nice addition (shooting/floor spacing is important these days), but we didn't even know he existed a few weeks ago, until he tweeted something about being offered. If he goes somewhere else, we'll manage.
 
tcf15 said:
I know you have to take Crystal Ball picks with a grain of salt, but I think Corey Evans is one of the guys you can trust. He just flipped his pick to UConn from Georgia.
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Yea, dude seems to be very plugged in
 
tcf15 said:
Speaking of games, figure I'll post this game here since it's applicable and the only time UConn & VCU have ever played each other:
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Holy crap I LOVE the CT outline at center court. Can we please bring that back???
 
tcf15 said:
I know you have to take Crystal Ball picks with a grain of salt, but I think Corey Evans is one of the guys you can trust. He just flipped his pick to UConn from Georgia.
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Well, poop.
 
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Tevin kind of reminds me of a Joe Johnson-type player. Smooth, good shooter, can drive, not gonna wow you with athleticism like Derrick Jones but can still throw down.
 
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I thought we already said "Next" to Mack??...oh wait the crystal ball is up to it's old tricks again

I do trust Evans the most, I have had personal convos with him and I too get the sense that he is one of the more reliable recruiting sources out there, this could be a good sign or could be nothing at all
 
This is really a classic boneyard thread. Initially, nobody really wanted Mack b/c Jones and Clarke were ranked higher. Then one by one we watch the other 3's meander w/ their choices and Mack becomes the chosen one and the guy who is clearly the best fit. Three or four pages ago random sources start saying a commitment is imminent and we all get excited and refresh every 5 minutes. Then, nothing happens and the stupid crystal ball changes and half the posters launch into the "next" and we really want Jones talk.

Now, a random crystal ball swings back (classic misread included) and we're all fired up again despite the fact that different reports say it's down to us and SC, then us and Georgia, then us and VCU, then SC and Georgia meaning essentially that no one knows anything as the kid has been pretty diplomatic and hasn't played his hand. So clearly, he'll be a Clemson Tiger in the next few days. The only thing it has missed is the typical "we didn't want him anyway" and "remember Emeka wasn't our first choice and we ended up just fine" talk after the first crystal ball swing. Dig it.
 
Not really sure where the "nobody wanted Mack because Jones and Clarke were ranked higher" sentiment is coming from, quite a few people mentioned they wanted him because of his offense and skillset. I'm pretty sure someone even posted an article dozens of pages ago showing how Jones's and Mack's games were the opposite as his rational for preferring Mack. You came up with that one on your own.

boog204 said:
This is really a classic boneyard thread. Initially, nobody really wanted Mack b/c Jones and Clarke were ranked higher. Then one by one we watch the other 3's meander w/ their choices and Mack becomes the chosen one and the guy who is clearly the best fit. Three or four pages ago random sources start saying a commitment is imminent and we all get excited and refresh every 5 minutes. Then, nothing happens and the stupid crystal ball changes and half the posters launch into the "next" and we really want Jones talk.

Now, a random crystal ball swings back (classic misread included) and we're all fired up again despite the fact that different reports say it's down to us and SC, then us and Georgia, then us and VCU, then SC and Georgia meaning essentially that no one knows anything as the kid has been pretty diplomatic and hasn't played his hand. So clearly, he'll be a Clemson Tiger in the next few days. The only thing it has missed is the typical "we didn't want him anyway" and "remember Emeka wasn't our first choice and we ended up just fine" talk after the first crystal ball swing. Dig it.
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boog204 said:
This is really a classic boneyard thread. Initially, nobody really wanted Mack b/c Jones and Clarke were ranked higher. Then one by one we watch the other 3's meander w/ their choices and Mack becomes the chosen one and the guy who is clearly the best fit. Three or four pages ago random sources start saying a commitment is imminent and we all get excited and refresh every 5 minutes. Then, nothing happens and the stupid crystal ball changes and half the posters launch into the "next" and we really want Jones talk.

Now, a random crystal ball swings back (classic misread included) and we're all fired up again despite the fact that different reports say it's down to us and SC, then us and Georgia, then us and VCU, then SC and Georgia meaning essentially that no one knows anything as the kid has been pretty diplomatic and hasn't played his hand. So clearly, he'll be a Clemson Tiger in the next few days. The only thing it has missed is the typical "we didn't want him anyway" and "remember Emeka wasn't our first choice and we ended up just fine" talk after the first crystal ball swing. Dig it.
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This was hilarious and accurate. Well done.
 
boog204 said:
This is really a classic boneyard thread. Initially, nobody really wanted Mack b/c Jones and Clarke were ranked higher. Then one by one we watch the other 3's meander w/ their choices and Mack becomes the chosen one and the guy who is clearly the best fit. Three or four pages ago random sources start saying a commitment is imminent and we all get excited and refresh every 5 minutes. Then, nothing happens and the stupid crystal ball changes and half the posters launch into the "next" and we really want Jones talk.

Now, a random crystal ball swings back (classic misread included) and we're all fired up again despite the fact that different reports say it's down to us and SC, then us and Georgia, then us and VCU, then SC and Georgia meaning essentially that no one knows anything as the kid has been pretty diplomatic and hasn't played his hand. So clearly, he'll be a Clemson Tiger in the next few days. The only thing it has missed is the typical "we didn't want him anyway" and "remember Emeka wasn't our first choice and we ended up just fine" talk after the first crystal ball swing. Dig it.
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I think that video showing Mack working his tail off in practice, then relating the footage there to game footage is when the entire Board erupted into Macksteriya.
 
While we are considering Mack's skillset and watching his decision from afar, VCU fans are still trying to figure out twitter so they can harass the kid. Such an odd odd bunch down there. I am glad we don't have to stoop to that stuff, but instead let our history and facilities speak for us.
 
boog204 said:
This is really a classic boneyard thread. Initially, nobody really wanted Mack b/c Jones and Clarke were ranked higher. Then one by one we watch the other 3's meander w/ their choices and Mack becomes the chosen one and the guy who is clearly the best fit. Three or four pages ago random sources start saying a commitment is imminent and we all get excited and refresh every 5 minutes. Then, nothing happens and the stupid crystal ball changes and half the posters launch into the "next" and we really want Jones talk.

Now, a random crystal ball swings back (classic misread included) and we're all fired up again despite the fact that different reports say it's down to us and SC, then us and Georgia, then us and VCU, then SC and Georgia meaning essentially that no one knows anything as the kid has been pretty diplomatic and hasn't played his hand. So clearly, he'll be a Clemson Tiger in the next few days. The only thing it has missed is the typical "we didn't want him anyway" and "remember Emeka wasn't our first choice and we ended up just fine" talk after the first crystal ball swing. Dig it.
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love everything about this
 
The longer Mr Mack thinks about his choice, especially after his thought provoking visit to USC, the better chance we have of him coming to UConn where he can become a better player and person!;)
 
aceboon said:
Not really sure where the "nobody wanted Mack because Jones and Clarke were ranked higher" sentiment is coming from, quite a few people mentioned they wanted him because of his offense and skillset. I'm pretty sure someone even posted an article dozens of pages ago showing how Jones's and Mack's games were the opposite as his rational for preferring Mack. You came up with that one on your own.
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The "no one wanted" comes from the idea that Mack was plan C initially and there was even some lament that an offer to Mack meant that Clarke's visit did not go as planned and that Jones would be a spring signee. There was then arguments about Clarke vs. Mack and to a lesser extent Mack vs. Jones as some still held onto the Jones is better just b/c of ranking. There were some who were also concerned that a Mack commitment now would put us out of play w/ Jones. So "no one wanted" is a bit strong, but the early pages are more about how it sucks that Clarke's visit didn't go well.

Not trying to rip on Mack or anything like that; like the kid's game a lot and he'd be a great addition. But this thread is pretty ridiculous and somehow still is gaining steam. All it really needs is a full on VCU infestation to be legendary.
 
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