UConn OOC updates

[ctchamps]

Well then you guys are in a much better conference then us then.

Now play nice with Yonick! He has definitely mellowed out towards you! Greatest change in a poster's attitude towards something that I've observed over the many years on these forums.

 

[FriarJ]

Now play nice with Yonick! He has definitely mellowed out towards you! Greatest change in a poster's attitude towards something that I've observed over the many years on these forums.

That's because I know he is a good guy. Despite what he wanted me to know. He dislikes PC and that's cool, we are not for everyone.

 

[ctchamps]

That's because I know he is a good guy. Despite what he wanted me to know. He dislikes PC and that's cool, we are not for everyone.

He took it out on you for a while! I couldn't believe the amount of teflon you displayed!

 

[FriarJ]

He's one smart dude. His "pissiness" is mild by comparison to many I've observed. I like him as a poster!

He's not as smart as some of the folks on your cesspool but he's up there.

Your cesspool is my voyeuristic pleasure btw. Some amazing stuff takes place there.

 

[ctchamps]

He's not as smart as some of the folks on your cesspool but he's up there.

Your cesspool is my voyeuristic pleasure btw. Some amazing stuff takes place there.

He's smarter than most. Very heady group there. Football is very heady as well. Women also. This group is more mixed. Quite a bit of really smart dudes that prefer showing their testosterone as opposed to their gray matter.

 

[upstater]

How do you know you landed better wings? You landed a better power forward and center too right? It's ok to admit that recruiting has you pissy.

I'm one of the people here happy with recruiting. Anyone following along can tell you that. I'm just assuming that Purvis, Hamilton and (potentially) Robinson are better wings. There's no way I would know (other than by watching their videos and going off the assessments of countless others).

It may very well be that Austin is better than Hamilton, Purvis and Robinson, and if that's true, congrats.

I'd like to see where you stand on that. Come out and make your predictions now: Austin is better than Hamilton, Purvis and Robinson.

 

[zls44]

Good thing Eastern Washington is on your basketball schedule and not football.

Fun fact: Eastern Washington and Providence both last made the NCAA Tournament in 2004. Both got blown out in the first round.

So basically, we replaced Providence with an equal program.

Come again?

 

[upstater]

He loves to argue. Loves it. Plus he's never wrong, makes it fun if he can avoid his general pissiness.

Being right so often hurts. Plus, people tend to forget the few times I admit I was wrong (it does happen, maybe once a week, just like this week when I blew it on Phase1s sister school). But in general, it's a standard and a burden I have to bear. Otherwise, the board is easily lead astray.

 

[zls44]

Being right so often hurts. Plus, people tend to forget the few times I admit I was wrong (it does happen, maybe once a week, just like this week when I blew it on Phase1s sister school). But in general, it's a standard and a burden I have to bear. Otherwise, the board is easily lead astray.

In FriarJ's defense, whenever you discuss Penn State, I find you thoroughly full of .

 

[Yonick]

Geez , now I have you guys reading my mind too!!! My feelings towards PC are not much different than most other UConn fans. Plus, they are similar to how PC fans feel about UConn. Nothing more, nothing less.
BTW, FriarJ, my daughter's wedding was a week ago last Sat. Fantastic experience!!

 

[FriarJ]

In FriarJ's defense, whenever you discuss Penn State, I find you thoroughly full of .

I'm curious what Upstater has to say about Penn State, this is going to be a topic that we are either together on or far apart.

 

[FriarJ]

Geez , now I have you guys reading my mind too!!! My feelings towards PC are not much different than most other UConn fans. Plus, they are similar to how PC fans feel about UConn. Nothing more, nothing less.
BTW, FriarJ, my daughter's wedding was a week ago last Sat. Fantastic experience!!

Excellent, I told you it would be something. Glad you got to experience it!

 

[FriarJ]

I'm one of the people here happy with recruiting. Anyone following along can tell you that. I'm just assuming that Purvis, Hamilton and (potentially) Robinson are better wings. There's no way I would know (other than by watching their videos and going off the assessments of countless others).

It may very well be that Austin is better than Hamilton, Purvis and Robinson, and if that's true, congrats.

I'd like to see where you stand on that. Come out and make your predictions now: Austin is better than Hamilton, Purvis and Robinson.

I think he is better than Purvis which I would not of said before last year. He is a completely different player than Hamilton, much more of a distributor. I don't know about Robinson. Early reports are that Austin was a major get. Rothstein is certain he is the best freshman in the BE, I guess we will see this year.

 

[tcf15]

I think he is better than Purvis which I would not of said before last year. He is a completely different player than Hamilton, much more of a distributor. I don't know about Robinson. Early reports are that Austin was a major get. Rothstein is certain he is the best freshman in the BE, I guess we will see this year.

Eh, Rothstein also thought that Tyler Olander was the second coming of Troy Murphy. It's hard to put a lot of stock into what he says, given that he rarely says a single negative thing. That being said, Brandon Austin is a good get for the Friars.

 

[HuskyBballFan]

Eh, Rothstein also thought that Tyler Olander was the second coming of Troy Murphy. It's hard to put a lot of stock into what he says, given that he rarely says a single negative thing. That being said, Brandon Austin is a good get for the Friars.

I was just going to reference that exact same Rothstein tidbit. Not saying he's wrong about Austin, but Rothstein watches about 100 teams practice in the preseason and comes out convinced that they're all going to the tournament.

 

[FriarJ]

Eh, Rothstein also thought that Tyler Olander was the second coming of Troy Murphy. It's hard to put a lot of stock into what he says, given that he rarely says a single negative thing. That being said, Brandon Austin is a good get for the Friars.

Yes, Rothstein gets up to Providence a lot. It's the food. He never says anything bad.

 

[caw]

I think he is better than Purvis which I would not of said before last year. He is a completely different player than Hamilton, much more of a distributor. I don't know about Robinson. Early reports are that Austin was a major get. Rothstein is certain he is the best freshman in the BE, I guess we will see this year.

Have you actually seen Austin play? Or just highlights and second hand sources.

I would wait until you see Austin play college level players in a real game. In high school Purvis was much more advanced. Austin was streaker and had a bit of a higher dribble. Neither were PGs, but Purvis had more tools out of the gate. The biggest difference was that Purvis was much more explosive in high school.

Now maybe Austin will transition more smoothly into college but realistically you can't compare until UCONN has Purvis play.

 

[FriarJ]

Have you actually seen Austin play? Or just highlights and second hand sources.

I would wait until you see Austin play college level players in a real game. In high school Purvis was much more advanced. Austin was streaker and had a bit of a higher dribble. Neither were PGs, but Purvis had more tools out of the gate. The biggest difference was that Purvis was much more explosive in high school.

Now maybe Austin will transition more smoothly into college but realistically you can't compare until UCONN has Purvis play.

He asked me a question, I answered, it may not be what you believe but it's my answer. I would take Austin over Purvis right now and I have seen them both play games on TV. Purvis shines in all-star like games, Austin is a winner. If Purvis can become a point guard then you may have something special, if he can't then there is not enough ball for him and Hamilton.

 

[upstater]

He asked me a question, I answered, it may not be what you believe but it's my answer. I would take Austin over Purvis right now and I have seen them both play games on TV. Purvis shines in all-star like games, Austin is a winner. If Purvis can become a point guard then you may have something special, if he can't then there is not enough ball for him and Hamilton.

Huh? Hamilton, the guy with all the assists in high school? You listen to Goodman too much, and as good as Rothstein might be, Goodman is the opposite. Reviled by all. Even his peers despise him.

 

[Pudge]

I think he is better than Purvis which I would not of said before last year. He is a completely different player than Hamilton, much more of a distributor. I don't know about Robinson. Early reports are that Austin was a major get. Rothstein is certain he is the best freshman in the BE, I guess we will see this year.

Ridiculous qualifier.

In years past, the Best FR in the BE was Syracuse, UConn, Pitt or Louisville player. Now that moniker is fairly meaningless.

It's a nice tight Catholic conference. Not top 8. AAC might be top 7 this year. And I think most all are disgusted with our conference prospects; nonetheless, you are seeing several good signs amongst. UConn is proving its long term attractions to major Nationals. It's fun laughing at a PC guy. You're less today. That's all.

 

[zls44]

Yes, Rothstein gets up to Providence a lot. It's the food. He never says anything bad.

"SIENA COULD BE TOP TEN IN THE MAAC DOMT SLEEP ON THEM"

 

[FriarJ]

Ridiculous qualifier.

In years past, the Best FR in the BE was Syracuse, UConn, Pitt or Louisville player. Now that moniker is fairly meaningless.

It's a nice tight Catholic conference. Not top 8. AAC might be top 7 this year. And I think most all are disgusted with our conference prospects; nonetheless, you are seeing several good signs amongst. UConn is proving its long term attractions to major Nationals. It's fun laughing at a PC guy. You're less today. That's all.

The league is, we are not. This is good for us. I know you can't see through whatever glasses you are wearing today but have you taken a look at 2014 recruiting by conference lately. The BE is going to be just fine, to deny what is currently taking place with TV, money, recruiting, etc... is just silly.

 

[FriarJ]

Huh? Hamilton, the guy with all the assists in high school? You listen to Goodman too much, and as good as Rothstein might be, Goodman is the opposite. Reviled by all. Even his peers despise him.

OK, so Hamilton is a playmaker and not just a shooter? If that is the case then him and Austin might be similarplayers. After we lost Kaleb Joseph, PC is not even recruiting 2014 PG's because of Austin's skill level.

 

[Pudge]

"SIENA COULD BE TOP TEN IN THE MAAC DOMT SLEEP ON THEM"

You cannot have a Mitch Buonoguoro or Paul Pasqualoni when CR happens.

It's a long shot for Siena to move up. But they capture the Albany 1m population count the whole SMSA) ... And it's humorous to hear this is Cuse territory. It ain't. But one bad AD decision at the wrong time ... And you have no shot. Siena could outdraw PC. Seton Hall. I know that sounds speculative; but, they have good evidence.

I don't know about the Big East ... Except to anecdotally say: I can't find Fox Sports 1 yet. I think this league lost a lot in the last 18 months. Too.

 

[BoatShow]

Tulsa is impressive. You guys should pack the house when they are in town.

What is your attendance like without us buying half the tickets? Never really bothered to check out a PC game.

 

[mauconnfan]

He asked me a question, I answered, it may not be what you believe but it's my answer. I would take Austin over Purvis right now and I have seen them both play games on TV. Purvis shines in all-star like games, Austin is a winner. If Purvis can become a point guard then you may have something special, if he can't then there is not enough ball for him and Hamilton.

Wow you're certainly a homer........I don't need to see anything but video's to know this one may never be close. But right now Purvis I am guessing in well ahead!! Only a guess mind you, but an obvious one!

 

[caw]

He asked me a question, I answered, it may not be what you believe but it's my answer. I would take Austin over Purvis right now and I have seen them both play games on TV. Purvis shines in all-star like games, Austin is a winner. If Purvis can become a point guard then you may have something special, if he can't then there is not enough ball for him and Hamilton.

You missed my point: you haven't seen Austin play college ball yet.

Purvis in high school (did you see him in high school?) was a better player. If you want to compare Purvis and Austin than the best way to do it is to compare them in somewhat equal mediums which would be high school. Can't compare how Austin looked in high school versus how Purvis looked at NCSt. It's a silly comparison.

Austin versus Hamilton is a better comparison in many ways because you only have high school games to compare, Hamilton is just as good a passer a better shooter though Id say Austin is more athletic and has better handles (neither are Napier in this category).

EDIT: you seem to be implying either Hamilton or Purvis are ball hogs (or both). That is a joke right? Hamilton is a fantastic passer and Purvis didn't have issues with sharing at NCST. He did have issues with FT shooting and playing in a horrible system for him.

 

[Waquoit]

I see no reason to play Providence.

We used to have very competitive rivalry with Holy Cross. But ... things change. Our arc over the next 20 years is towards Florida & Texas & Maryland. I love to say that Ed Cooley will get them competitive ... but a Keno Davis might be just around the corner in 2-5 years. PC won't be able to sustain any high level. They'll become a Siena.

I agree. They need us more than we need them. Back when the the tables were turned, PC wouldn't play UConn.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Fluck Cuse! And Pitt! And ND. Have no gripes with any current BE teams even Gtown who fought like heck to keep things together.
Georgetown was trying to keep the Big East together really while negotiating there own deal with Fox undermining their commissioner.
Their plan was to disband the old league taking the money name and tourney.(they got 2 of the 3 )
The Cino's are no better than BC, Cuse "or Pitt.
Play them if its in our best interests only.
But don't get Dewey eyed.
Would love Kansas and Michigan State and Indiana!

 

[Scot-e]

Honestly- who the $%#& gives one rat's ass about PC basketball. Once PC makes it to the NCAA and wins a game we can talk about who's players turned out better- until then we are UCONN. There have been way to many PC threads on this board. We are not playing you and do not care about your team.

Feel free to visit and talk about our topics- if you feel compelled to make our threads about PC please feel free to bugger off.