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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: ChicosBailBonds on January 07, 2011, 01:33:29 AM

Title: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on January 07, 2011, 01:33:29 AM
Enjoy

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11007/1116199-175.stm

Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: StillWarriors on January 07, 2011, 07:56:55 AM
Great quote from Buzz in the article:

"I like those guys who have never been on a charter bus much less a charter plane," Williams said. "I like those guys who never stayed in a hotel that, when you open the door, it goes into the hall, not to the outside. Never stayed at a hotel that has a pool much less a weight room. I like the fact that they've had pregame and postgame meals from the same fast-food joint. I think they have an edge to prove something, and I identify with that edge because of my heritage in the business."

Sounds like something Al might have said.....something about Cracked Sidewalks.



Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: GGGG on January 07, 2011, 08:00:19 AM
I have said it before, Buzz is kind of a Texas version of Al.
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: Skatastrophy on January 07, 2011, 08:18:13 AM
I vote that we change the name of Cracked Sidewalks to: "Hotel where the door opens to the outdoors."

I'm not good with snappy names...
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: 🏀 on January 07, 2011, 08:31:26 AM
Quote from: Skatastrophy on January 07, 2011, 08:18:13 AM
I vote that we change the name of Cracked Sidewalks to: "Hotel where the door opens to the outdoors."

I'm not good with snappy names...

I think those are motels.
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 07, 2011, 08:33:14 AM
Quote from: Skatastrophy on January 07, 2011, 08:18:13 AM
I vote that we change the name of Cracked Sidewalks to: "Hotel where the door opens to the outdoors."

I'm not good with snappy names...

"Cracked Sidewalks:  The Motel 6 of MU Sports Blogs"../where Chico's light is always left on.   :D
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: warthog-driver on January 07, 2011, 08:43:21 AM
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on January 07, 2011, 08:33:14 AM
"Cracked Sidewalks:  The Motel 6 of MU Sports Blogs"../where Chico's light is always left on.   :D

The Chicos Motel...Is that you Chicos?...Yes, Mother...
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: chren21 on January 07, 2011, 08:44:08 AM
Quote from: marqptm on January 07, 2011, 08:31:26 AM
I think those are motels.

I've stayed in some really nice hotels that when you open the guestroom door it opens to either the outside or the hallway....  Just saying.
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: GGGG on January 07, 2011, 08:47:59 AM
Quote from: chren21 on January 07, 2011, 08:44:08 AM
I've stayed in some really nice hotels that when you open the guestroom door it opens to either the outside or the hallway....  Just saying.


The only places that I have stayed that I would consider "really nice," that have doors that open to the outside, are the resort type places in Arizona or Palm Springs.

But I don't think that's what Buzz is talking about.
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: chren21 on January 07, 2011, 09:20:32 AM
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on January 07, 2011, 08:47:59 AM

The only places that I have stayed that I would consider "really nice," that have doors that open to the outside, are the resort type places in Arizona or Palm Springs.

But I don't think that's what Buzz is talking about.

I know.  That was a stupid post.  My New Years res is to start thinking.
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: Pepperoni_Cannoli on January 07, 2011, 09:31:01 AM
Given the background of some kids in college basketball, I would assume there are many recruits that have never stayed in a hotel, period.
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: PuertoRicanNightmare on January 07, 2011, 10:15:17 AM
Quote from: marqptm on January 07, 2011, 08:31:26 AM
I think those are motels.
Also known as "Riding Academies"
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: Canadian Dimes on January 07, 2011, 10:18:00 AM
Quote from: Pepperoni_Cannoli on January 07, 2011, 09:31:01 AM
Given the background of some kids in college basketball, I would assume there are many recruits that have never stayed in a hotel, period.

is that a serious staement?  99.99% of players at the D1-D2-D3 levels have played on AAU teams that travel the country or regoin for months at atime.
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: The Lens on January 07, 2011, 10:19:23 AM
Quote from: Pepperoni_Cannoli on January 07, 2011, 09:31:01 AM
Given the background of some kids in college basketball, I would assume there are many recruits that have never stayed in a hotel, period.

If they're on the AAU circuit they have traveled pretty.  In talking to a few D1 players, I'm amazed at the number of trips they made to Vegas in HS.
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on January 07, 2011, 10:46:41 AM
I was most encouraged by this line


"Williams believes the ideal way to maintain a high level of success is recruiting and developing high school players."
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: warthog-driver on January 07, 2011, 11:35:17 AM
Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on January 07, 2011, 10:15:17 AM
Also known as "Riding Academies"

Off Shore Drilling Platforms
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: 82fanatic on January 08, 2011, 12:14:59 AM
Quote from: marqptm on January 07, 2011, 08:31:26 AM
I think those are motels.

LOL    thanks for the belly laugh!
Title: Re: Pitt and Marquette take different paths...two most consistent Big East teams
Post by: Eye on January 08, 2011, 02:19:00 AM
Better stat from an MU perspective, take your pick of one of the following two.

MU is the only team in the five seasons of the 16-team BE to finish all five seasons with at least a .600 winning percentage in league play.

MU is the only team in the five seasons of the 16-team BE to finish all five seasons at least four games over .500 (10-6/11-7 or better) in league play.
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