MUScoop
MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: mug644 on April 08, 2021, 07:13:25 PM
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I’m pretty much a nobody on this board, but I’ve been around for a long time and my former roommate is an active and strongly contributing alum, has connections to the team, and also Brookfield Central High School. (Tower knows who I’m referring to; my freshman year roommate.)
So, take this however you wish: “Hearing from good sources that David Joplin will be transferring to MU once Texas releases him.”
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I’m pretty much a nobody on this board, but I’ve been around for a long time and my former roommate is an active and strongly contributing alum, has connections to the team, and also Brookfield Central High School. (Tower knows who I’m referring to; my freshman year roommate.)
So, take this however you wish: “Hearing from good sources that David Joplin will be transferring to MU once Texas releases him.”
That would be excellent.
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Thanks for the info! Would be a fantastic addition and would love to have a local kid on the team.
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I choose to believe you and I am glad for it. Thank you for the information, would love this to happen. Joplin looks like he can play and it never hurts to grab locally either
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I’m pretty much a nobody on this board, but I’ve been around for a long time and my former roommate is an active and strongly contributing alum, has connections to the team, and also Brookfield Central High School. (Tower knows who I’m referring to; my freshman year roommate.)
So, take this however you wish: “Hearing from good sources that David Joplin will be transferring to MU once Texas releases him.”
That would be superb news Mug. Ty for sharing.
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McCormick 7th floor. 84-85.
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Thanks for the info. It would be awesome if that comes to pass.
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McCormick 7th floor. 84-85.
That’s us!
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I’m pretty much a nobody on this board, but I’ve been around for a long time and my former roommate is an active and strongly contributing alum, has connections to the team, and also Brookfield Central High School. (Tower knows who I’m referring to; my freshman year roommate.)
So, take this however you wish: “Hearing from good sources that David Joplin will be transferring to MU once Texas releases him.”
I disagree with this analysis. You are a great contributor.
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That’s us!
McCormick 7th floor. 84-85.
Which one of you two were in 712 and would incessantly tap something on the floor?
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Thanks for the info! For some reason I thought he had his release already. Maybe why things have been pretty quiet with the Texas recruits.
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Which one of you two were in 712 and would incessantly tap something on the floor?
Ha! Those were two ROTC guys (one of whom remains a close friend to this day), so they were likely doing their drills!
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I disagree with this analysis. You are a great contributor.
So humbled that I know that your comment isn’t true. Thanks.
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Side question, but does anyone know why Joplin had several high major offers (UT, GTown, Butler, Minnesota, Mizzou), but neither Wojo nor Gard offered. Was he a late-bloomer, or perceived as a bad fit for the MU and UW@Madison systems?
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To split hairs he would be committing, not transferring. Hope to see confirmation soon. Sounds like a good fit.
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Good enough for me. Let's go!
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Side question, but does anyone know why Joplin had several high major offers (UT, GTown, Butler, Minnesota, Mizzou), but neither Wojo nor Gard offered. Was he a late-bloomer, or perceived as a bad fit for the MU and UW@Madison systems?
Wisconsin landed 6-7 F Matthew Mors from SD pretty early in the recruiting cycle. Probably didn't want two similarly sized players in the same class.
As for Wojo, I have no clue.
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Hoping your sources are right! FWIW I've heard very encouraging things about Joplin's interest in Marquette going back even before Smart was hired. Feels like a good chance the previous staff not offering will be a serendipitous mistake in our favor.
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Hoping your sources are right! FWIW I've heard very encouraging things about Joplin's interest in Marquette going back even before Smart was hired. Feels like a good chance the previous staff not offering will be a serendipitous mistake in our favor.
Your gut feeling on Gates?
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Your gut feeling on Gates?
Gut feeling, 60/40 he ends up here. The 40 would likely be Mizzou.
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Gut feeling, 60/40 he ends up here. The 40 would likely be Mizzou.
I like the kid. Maybe I'm overreacting but I think he would be an enormous get for MU.
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Gut feeling, 60/40 he ends up here. The 40 would likely be Mizzou.
Ill take it
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Side question, but does anyone know why Joplin had several high major offers (UT, GTown, Butler, Minnesota, Mizzou), but neither Wojo nor Gard offered. Was he a late-bloomer, or perceived as a bad fit for the MU and UW@Madison systems?
Wojo had burned every bridge imaginable in Wisconsin?
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"As for Wojo, I have no clue."
Same can be said for Wojo
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Side question, but does anyone know why Joplin had several high major offers (UT, GTown, Butler, Minnesota, Mizzou), but neither Wojo nor Gard offered. Was he a late-bloomer, or perceived as a bad fit for the MU and UW@Madison systems?
Here a bit more input from my old roomie that I can’t verify, but do trust: “He [Joplin] was disappointed that Marquette didn’t pursue him. Shaka called him before the deal was even done to bring him along to MU. He hasn’t said whether he will switch or not but I think there is a good chance he will. Great kid btw.”
Again, who knows. And as many other point out, teenagers can sometimes be a bit whimsical.
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Gut feeling, 60/40 he ends up here. The 40 would likely be Mizzou.
Are we saying Tamar Bates here?
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I’m pretty much a nobody on this board, but I’ve been around for a long time and my former roommate is an active and strongly contributing alum, has connections to the team, and also Brookfield Central High School. (Tower knows who I’m referring to; my freshman year roommate.)
So, take this however you wish: “Hearing from good sources that David Joplin will be transferring to MU once Texas releases him.”
It’s not a transfer bounce he hasn’t enrolled yet.
I figure he signed with UT because he wanted to play for Shaka, which puts us in great position. 3 man?
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Side question, but does anyone know why Joplin had several high major offers (UT, GTown, Butler, Minnesota, Mizzou), but neither Wojo nor Gard offered. Was he a late-bloomer, or perceived as a bad fit for the MU and UW@Madison systems?
I have no idea, but I've been led to believe Marquette would've been in a very strong position if Wojo had offered.
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"As for Wojo, I have no clue."
Same can be said for Wojo
Well said, John. That guy was just not very smart (no pun intended!)
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Side question, but does anyone know why Joplin had several high major offers (UT, GTown, Butler, Minnesota, Mizzou), but neither Wojo nor Gard offered. Was he a late-bloomer, or perceived as a bad fit for the MU and UW@Madison systems?
Just speculation, but the fact MU landed three similar players in the 2020 class might have had something to do with it. Doesn't seem like MU targetting any 4s in the 2021 class.
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Side question, but does anyone know why Joplin had several high major offers (UT, GTown, Butler, Minnesota, Mizzou), but neither Wojo nor Gard offered. Was he a late-bloomer, or perceived as a bad fit for the MU and UW@Madison systems?
great question. I believe Joplin was interested in MU and playing at FF. There has been considerable state of WI talent of late that either MU did not pursue, or gave up on early, yet went all-in on guys like RJ Davis, Quentin Grimes, etc. Head-to-head vs conf for Patrick Baldwin Jr, Joplin held his own if not won outright. Joplin would be an excellent get for sure.
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Just speculation, but the fact MU landed three similar players in the 2020 class might have had something to do with it. Doesn't seem like MU targetting any 4s in the 2021 class.
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After seeing some videos on him, he can score from 3’s as well as all over the court. Looks physically ready to play right now, much like Lewis. Not sure OSO will ever be ready in that skinny body. So it will be a 3 man rotation. Upfront, maybe all start, if that is the case they need one more wing or a center. Looks like a better shooter then Lewis from distance.
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Here a bit more input from my old roomie that I can’t verify, but do trust: “He [Joplin] was disappointed that Marquette didn’t pursue him. Shaka called him before the deal was even done to bring him along to MU. He hasn’t said whether he will switch or not but I think there is a good chance he will. Great kid btw.”
Again, who knows. And as many other point out, teenagers can sometimes be a bit whimsical.
I always thought Wojo had to great of a recruiting budget. It allowed him to chase pipe dreams all over the country while ignoring local talent.
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I always thought Wojo had to great of a recruiting budget. It allowed him to chase pipe dreams all over the country while ignoring local talent.
You’re right. I think recruiting was Wojo’s security blanket. It clearly wasn’t coaching.
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Maybe it was the Hausers going :'(
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Great news. Thanks for sharing. Already happy to hear Mitchell is still coming. Would be nice to know that Garcia is returning as well.
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David Joplin Retweeted
Endless Motor Sports
@endless_motor
Former Texas 2021 signee David Joplin has been in touch with the following programs since his release:
Minnesota
Marquette
Wake Forest
Virginia
Missouri
Vanderbilt
Virginia Tech
6’8 wing forward instantly becomes one of the most coveted HS prospects in the country.
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If Shaka has a hair on his ass he will sign Joplin, Bates, and Itejere to Marquette or I will question the wisdom of his hire. Frankly, this is an acid test. Let's see if he's got the Right Stuff.
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If Shaka has a hair on his ass he will sign Joplin, Bates, and Itejere to Marquette or I will question the wisdom of his hire. Frankly, this is an acid test. Let's see if he's got the Right Stuff.
Hopefully he does, Keefe. He doesn't owe Texas anything, and it will help to lower his nice guy image a bit. We need a coach that goes for payback occasionally and one that let's it be known "don't f__k with me."
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I’m pretty much a nobody on this board, but I’ve been around for a long time and my former roommate is an active and strongly contributing alum, has connections to the team, and also Brookfield Central High School. (Tower knows who I’m referring to; my freshman year roommate.)
So, take this however you wish: “Hearing from good sources that David Joplin will be transferring to MU once Texas releases him.”
Let me begin with this..... If you're friends with Tower you ABSOLUTELY are a nobody!!! Just kidding; welcome to Scoop and thanks for the info.
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If Shaka has a hair on his ass he will sign Joplin, Bates, and Itejere to Marquette or I will question the wisdom of his hire. Frankly, this is an acid test. Let's see if he's got the Right Stuff.
And he better win a national championship in his second year, right Keefe?... Good Lord, get a grip. Shaka isn’t the second coming. He’s going to land some big recruits and lose out on even more... just like every other coach. Let’s give him some time to build his team. We ALL need to temper expectations
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If Shaka has a hair on his ass he will sign Joplin, Bates, and Itejere to Marquette or I will question the wisdom of his hire. Frankly, this is an acid test. Let's see if he's got the Right Stuff.
No idea if this is real or not. Sure hope it isn't.
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No idea if this is real or not. Sure hope it isn't.
It’s comically silly. I almost wonder if it was reused from an old post...
People have been known to do that.
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It’s comically silly. I almost wonder if it was reused from an old post...
People have been known to do that.
From what I recall Keefe was excited about the higher so I assume it was tongue-in-cheek but you never know on Scoop.
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And he better win a national championship in his second year, right Keefe?... Good Lord, get a grip. Shaka isn’t the second coming. He’s going to land some big recruits and lose out on even more... just like every other coach. Let’s give him some time to build his team. We ALL need to temper expectations
I fully expect our young men to take to the field of battle with an uncompromising commitment to victory.
I trust Shaka has already distributed copies of Miyamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings to every Warrior. Nothing less than the full embrace of Bushido should be accepted.
When one of our Warriors puts his hand in the pile of goo that was once his best friend's face he should know what to do.
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Hopefully he does, Keefe. He doesn't owe Texas anything, and it will help to lower his nice guy image a bit. We need a coach that goes for payback occasionally and one that let's it be known "don't f__k with me."
Willie
There is nothing so sweet as the taste of payback
"I'm lookin' for payback!"
...Sgt Barnes
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I expect Shaka to win both the NCAA tournament and the NIT next season. Oh, and an Oscar. Anything less is abject failure.
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I expect Shaka to win both the NCAA tournament and the NIT next season. Oh, and an Oscar. Anything less is abject failure.
I want all that stuff, plus a Grammy for a bootlegged video of some improvised song he sings a cappella at MU Madness. Anything less and he's on the hot seat, as far as I'm concerned.
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I want all that stuff, plus a Grammy for a bootlegged video of some improvised song he sings a cappella at MU Madness. Anything less and he's on the hot seat, as far as I'm concerned.
At MU Madness? I would expect some songs of inspiration during the in-game cuddles!
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I expect Shaka to win both the NCAA tournament and the NIT next season. Oh, and an Oscar. Anything less is abject failure.
I once worked for a man who was a true Warrior Poet, Sen James Webb. I have seen excellence in its purest state.
I see similar greatness in our new leader.
I expect Shaka to pen honeyed verse that would water the doe-eyes of Scott Pilarz
I believe Shaka will bed so many nubile vixens that Wilt would come back from the grave to shake his hand
I see Shaka hosting a Seder that Mullah Omar would be thrilled to attend
I can hear a man-bunned Shaka strumming the consecrating chords of Kumbaya as The Donald and Nancy Pelosi stand entwined in a healing embrace
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I expect Shaka to win both the NCAA tournament and the NIT next season. Oh, and an Oscar. Anything less is abject failure.
Well, if Cuomo kan wynn an Emmy, anythin's possible, tocka?
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I expect Shaka to win both the NCAA tournament and the NIT next season. Oh, and an Oscar. Anything less is abject failure.
You forgot that he also has to shave his head. Otherwise, it's time to give him the boot.
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Well, if Cuomo kan wynn an Emmy, anythin's possible, tocka?
The Governor of Gratuitous Groping?
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I can hear a man-bunned Shaka strumming the consecrating chords of Kumbaya as The Donald and Nancy Pelosi stand entwined in a healing embrace
There are some images that just can't be unseen....
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What's absolutely crucial is that we continue to use every single thread to bash the hell out of our former coach.
So it's a good thing we're doing that here in this Joplin thread, and in the thread about Perez, and in the recruiting thread, and in the Charleston Classic thread, and the Coaching Carousel thread, and so on. I mean, when discussing Shaka's first workout as he builds for the future, what could possibly be more relevant than the failures of our former coach?
Without turning every thread into a Wojo-bashing exercise, we'd have to go to any of the dozens of threads that were set up specifically to bash our former coach. Which would be ridiculous!
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What's absolutely crucial is that we continue to use every single thread to bash the hell out of our former coach.
So it's a good thing we're doing that here in this Joplin thread, and in the thread about Perez, and in the recruiting thread, and in the Charleston Classic thread, and the Coaching Carousel thread, and so on. I mean, when discussing Shaka's first workout as he builds for the future, what could possibly be more relevant than the failures of our former coach?
Without turning every thread into a Wojo-bashing exercise, we'd have to go to any of the dozens of threads that were set up specifically to bash our former coach. Which would be ridiculous!
your point?
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your point?
That’s what you get for trying the subtle approach, MU82.
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your point?
His point is Leave Wojo-Dukiet alone. He was and always will be "my man" and besides if it were not for Wojo-Dukiet, we never would have landed Shaka.
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What's absolutely crucial is that we continue to use every single thread to bash the hell out of our former coach.
So it's a good thing we're doing that here in this Joplin thread, and in the thread about Perez, and in the recruiting thread, and in the Charleston Classic thread, and the Coaching Carousel thread, and so on. I mean, when discussing Shaka's first workout as he builds for the future, what could possibly be more relevant than the failures of our former coach?
Without turning every thread into a Wojo-bashing exercise, we'd have to go to any of the dozens of threads that were set up specifically to bash our former coach. Which would be ridiculous!
The only thing more common than that on here is your holier than thou attitude & insistence on replying to every troll post with a 5 paragraph retort.
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If Shaka has a hair on his ass he will sign Joplin, Bates, and Itejere to Marquette or I will question the wisdom of his hire. Frankly, this is an acid test. Let's see if he's got the Right Stuff.
Wow, shocked you are in the screw everyone else and screw future. That worked out so awesome in Iraq and Afghanistan. Welcomed as heroes right?
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The only thing more common than that on here is your holier than thou attitude & insistence on replying to every troll post with a 5 paragraph retort.
Ouch.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Oh, and I owe you 2 more paragraphs.
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Ouch.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Oh, and I owe you 2 more paragraphs.
your 1 is more than enough
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Don't want to piss off 82, but Crean sucks.
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Crean sucks
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ND sucks
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I want all that stuff, plus a Grammy for a bootlegged video of some improvised song he sings a cappella at MU Madness. Anything less and he's on the hot seat, as far as I'm concerned.
I expect him to also invade and capture the good parts of Canada.
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Wow, shocked you are in the screw everyone else and screw future. That worked out so awesome in Iraq and Afghanistan. Welcomed as heroes right?
WTF?
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Don't want to piss off 82, but Crean sucks.
Got me to chuckle, not that it was your goal.
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I expect him to also invade and capture the good parts of Canada.
Tim Horton's and ?????
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Wow, shocked you are in the screw everyone else and screw future. That worked out so awesome in Iraq and Afghanistan. Welcomed as heroes right?
I can’t believe people here still take every post as completely literal. Especially from someone who avoided the board during the previous HC and is now posting extensively because he’s happy and excited about the new hire ::)
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WTF?
Lenny
Don't try to make sense. Accept the unacceptable. Endure the unendurable.
Across the sea
Corpses in the water
Across the mountain
Corpses heaped upon the field
I shall die only for the Emperor
I shall never look back
...Umi Yakaba
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I expect him to also invade and capture the good parts of Canada.
Poutine. Make it a double, actually.
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I can’t believe people here still take every post as completely literal. Especially from someone who avoided the board during the previous HC and is now posting extensively because he’s happy and excited about the new hire ::)
J
Sometimes the key to grasping a wry wit is to drink more rye
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Poutine. Make it a double, actually.
And the Pendleton distillery.
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Keefe:
When can we start getting the Israeli military pictures going again ?
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Keefe:
When can we start getting the Israeli military pictures going again ?
Is there something special about the IDF?
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And the Pendleton distillery.
Chili
It is a Canadian style whiskey but the grain and distillery is in eastern Oregon.
I know you appreciate life's finer things. Superb whiskey, well smoked meat, and defenders of liberty.
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ND sucks
Just as their arrogant fans do.
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Chili
It is a Canadian style whiskey but the grain and distillery is in eastern Oregon.
I know you appreciate life's finer things. Superb whiskey, well smoked meat, and defenders of liberty.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6d/9d/d4/6d9dd4cd491e78e19c103cf7720f8ae3.jpg)
And this picture depicts all three of the finer things.
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McCormick 7th floor. 84-85.
Woah!!! McCormick 7th floor in 83-84 so that was close to home. Started on 9th floor, with Tom Copa on the same floor, but had to try to save money by moving to a triple - biggest mistake of my life haha. Thanks for the post!
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Nads, ewe enlistin', boychik, hey?
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Nads, ewe enlistin', boychik, hey?
Don't need to. I have a wonderful wife, and a wonderful life!
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What's going on in this thread?
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What's going on in this thread?
Keefe’s back. Get used to it. Every thread will turn into competitions about women and personal accomplishments/weight lifting ability.
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Keefe’s back. Get used to it. Every thread will turn into competitions about women and personal accomplishments/weight lifting ability.
Well, there may be some new people here who are unaware of his greatness. But, not to worry, he will gladly inform them, over and over and....
Now can we get back to any news about Joplin?
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Keefe’s back. Get used to it. Every thread will turn into competitions about women and personal accomplishments/weight lifting ability.
Here's hoping he's a rapid cycler.
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He shot the hell out of this thread.
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Got me to chuckle, not that it was your goal.
Actually, it kind of was - you, or somebody.
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Keep looking for updates on Joplin, maybe a 20% chance when I check.
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I’ll gladly take Keefe’s wild thread adventures over the inevitable political pissing matches that half the threads turned into. I’m grateful for the diversions
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I’ll gladly take Keefe’s wild thread adventures over the inevitable political pissing matches that half the threads turned into. I’m grateful for the diversions
+1
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I’ll gladly take Keefe’s wild thread adventures over the inevitable political pissing matches that half the threads turned into. I’m grateful for the diversions
How about getting rid of both of them?
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How about getting rid of both of them?
No, we want Keefe on that wall, we need him on that wall along with the pics of his security guards. A little less uniforms though and more emphasis on their physical assets.
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No, we want Keefe on that wall, we need him on that wall along with the pics of his security guards. A little less uniforms though and more emphasis on their physical assets.
Would you refer to male soldiers as "security guards"?
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Guys there are plenty of free porno sites if you need a release. Let's talk MU basketball here..
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Keefe:
When can we start getting the Israeli military pictures going again ?
The trinity of keef-isms: IDF Photos, haikus and New Yorker cartoons.
They all make MUScoop lively in the off-season.
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How about getting rid of both of them?
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Keep looking for updates on Joplin, maybe a 20% chance when I check.
100%
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Would you refer to male soldiers as "security guards"?
I had the impression that Keefe was in charge of the security guard details. All in his command make it easy for him to get the pictures.
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Keefe has lost it. Must be deleted.
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Keefe has lost it. Must be deleted.
"There I was!"
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Since Joplin is such an impactful topic, can we PLEASE keep at least this thread free of unrelated posts?
There has got to be some place available for these kinds of posts?? Maybe if the mods could create a whole separate section of the site to discuss topics unrelated to MU Basketball? :o Believe it or not, a lot of the topics going on here are not what most posters come to scoop for.
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The trinity of keef-isms: IDF Photos, haikus and New Yorker cartoons.
They all make MUScoop lively in the off-season.
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Hearing from someone connected that Joplin will be going to Marquette.
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Hearing from someone connected that Joplin will be going to Marquette.
Sounds like we have 2 sources for that now. Thanks for the heads up!
Hopefully we start hearing about Bates as well...
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Hearing from someone connected that Joplin will be going to Marquette.
Now to know when he's committing.
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Now to know when he's committing.
After he is released from his LOI. It's usually like a 30 day process, yes?
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Hearing from someone connected that Joplin will be going to Marquette.
Bunker?
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Bunker?
No crystal ball?
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No crystal ball?
Please, no!
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After he is released from his LOI. It's usually like a 30 day process, yes?
when he's released from his NLI he could commit to MU immediately.
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No crystal ball?
Get it while you can.
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The crystal ball is always right
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The crystal ball is always right
Maybe
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The crystal ball is always right
I thought that was the Magic 8-ball?
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I thought that was the Magic 8-ball?
Either or but I feel confident about Joplin either way
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Announcing decision this wednesday. 930am.
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Shaka will bring home the beef
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Announcing decision this wednesday. 930am.
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Hoping Marquette
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Announcing decision this wednesday. 930am.
Hoping Marquette
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Perhaps a yes from Joplin would be huge especially with Dawson testing waters.
Come on Jop!
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Already got the Evan Flood crystal ball.
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Since Joplin is such an impactful topic, can we PLEASE keep at least this thread free of unrelated posts?
There has got to be some place available for these kinds of posts?? Maybe if the mods could create a whole separate section of the site to discuss topics unrelated to MU Basketball? :o Believe it or not, a lot of the topics going on here are not what most posters come to scoop for.
agreed!
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Already got the Evan Flood crystal ball.
I hear those are always spot on so it must be a done deal.
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Already got the Evan Flood crystal ball.
Eric Bossi added one this morning.
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Eric Bossi added one this morning.
Nick Harris another Crystal Ball this Morning