Poll
Question:
How will you spend your time?
Option 1: Schadenfreuding Bucky like there's no tomorrow
votes: 15
Option 2: In Sun Prairie, WI, enjoying the convenience of a dialysis center next to an Arby's
votes: 10
Option 3: Reviewing your investment portfolio, only to discover your financial advisor put all your money in apple futures instead of AAPL futures
votes: 6
Option 4: Stop neglecting real family, start neglecting Scoop family
votes: 20
Option 5: NM
votes: 35
As always, write-ins accepted.
You should ask how many fights will be started over minutiae.
Whatever you clowns are doing, chick and I have you beat. 8-)
(Okay, so all the inappropriate comments can stop in their tracks, we'll be aboard a 200 pax yacht in the Caribbean. Bon voyage suckers! ;D)
Speaking of Arbys, I thought our community who would otherwise not be privy should appreciate the Arbys appreciation in Drew's weekly column.
https://adequateman.deadspin.com/why-does-every-brand-have-to-be-a-goddamn-comedian-1822115514 (https://adequateman.deadspin.com/why-does-every-brand-have-to-be-a-goddamn-comedian-1822115514)
Marquette is 4-0 under Wojo in conference games after a 7+ day layoff. I'll spend the time prepping for a win over Xavier.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 16, 2018, 01:52:41 PM
Marquette is 4-0 under Wojo in conference games after a 7+ day layoff. I'll spend the time prepping for a win over Xavier.
These include:
Win vs. X last year.
Win @ Depaul in 2015-16
Win vs. Creighton in 2014-15
Couldn't find the last one.
Quote from: MUeagle1090 on January 16, 2018, 02:07:59 PM
These include:
Win vs. X last year.
Win @ Depaul in 2015-16
Win vs. Creighton in 2014-15
Couldn't find the last one.
Georgetown in the conference opener last year.
Down with Red Delicious!
Quote from: jsglow on January 16, 2018, 01:48:57 PM
Whatever you clowns are doing, chick and I have you beat. 8-)
(Okay, so all the inappropriate comments can stop in their tracks, we'll be aboard a 200 pax yacht in the Caribbean. Bon voyage suckers! ;D)
In other words, you voted for option four.
Quote from: jsglow on January 16, 2018, 01:48:57 PM
Whatever you clowns are doing, chick and I have you beat. 8-)
(Okay, so all the inappropriate comments can stop in their tracks, we'll be aboard a 200 pax yacht in the Caribbean. Bon voyage suckers! ;D)
Beware the norovirus plague. And, what are your detailed plans on maintaining the recruiting thread with Wojo and staff out on the trail while you are on the seas? Submit your cruise ship internet bill to Rocky for reimbursement.
Quote from: jsglow on January 16, 2018, 01:48:57 PM
Whatever you clowns are doing, chick and I have you beat. 8-)
(Okay, so all the inappropriate comments can stop in their tracks, we'll be aboard a 200 pax yacht in the Caribbean. Bon voyage suckers! ;D)
Dat's one big wawa bedd, aina?
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on January 16, 2018, 02:35:46 PM
Beware the norovirus plague. And, what are your detailed plans on maintaining the recruiting thread with Wojo and staff out on the trail while you are on the seas? Submit your cruise ship internet bill to Rocky for reimbursement.
;D
Quote from: jsglow on January 16, 2018, 01:48:57 PM
Whatever you clowns are doing, chick and I have you beat. 8-)
I'd rather be a DePaul fan than stuck on a boat with 200 other peeps (+150 staff). But hey, to each his own. Enjoy!
Quote from: rocky_warrior on January 16, 2018, 02:46:29 PM
I'd rather be a DePaul fan than stuck on a boat with 200 other peeps (+150 staff). But hey, to each his own. Enjoy!
Interesting. Some love it, some don't. Not to go crazy off topic but did you have a bad experience?
Quote from: jsglow on January 16, 2018, 01:48:57 PM
Whatever you clowns are doing, chick and I have you beat. 8-)
(Okay, so all the inappropriate comments can stop in their tracks, we'll be aboard a 200 pax yacht in the Caribbean. Bon voyage suckers! ;D)
I dunno, Glow. The Dad of Multiples and I will be exploring the rain forest, white-water rafting and biking in Costa Rica. Funny how this got planned over the MUBB break. Pure coincidence, I'm sure. ;)
Quote from: MomofMUltiples on January 16, 2018, 02:56:54 PM
I dunno, Glow. The Dad of Multiples and I will be exploring the rain forest, white-water rafting and biking in Costa Rica. Funny how this got planned over the MUBB break. Pure coincidence, I'm sure. ;)
Excellent Mom! Costa Rica is wonderful.
And trust me, the timing is not random. You know chick.
Quote from: jsglow on January 16, 2018, 02:53:34 PM
Interesting. Some love it, some don't. Not to go crazy off topic but did you have a bad experience?
First, I really do hope you guys have a great time.
Second, Off topic? This is a thread about 9 days off...I find this to be perfectly on topic.
As to cruises...I've never been on one. I really hate the idea of being confined to a small space with lots of other people (wife agrees). I've got good friends that have tried the "luxury" boats, and confirmed what I believe to be negatives. Finally, I've also have never seen any advantage to a cruise vs spending quality time in a tropical place. I'd much rather immerse myself in local culture, and then retreat to my resort when I've had enough. I am fortunate that I've been able to visit many places that way.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on January 16, 2018, 03:12:21 PM
First, I really do hope you guys have a great time.
Second, Off topic? This is a thread about 9 days off...I find this to be perfectly on topic.
As to cruises...I've never been on one. I really hate the idea of being confined to a small space with lots of other people (wife agrees). I've got good friends that have tried the "luxury" boats, and confirmed what I believe to be negatives. Finally, I've also have never seen any advantage to a cruise vs spending quality time in a tropical place. I'd much rather immerse myself in local culture, and then retreat to my resort when I've had enough. I am fortunate that I've been able to visit many places that way.
+1
I'm booking my honeymoon. Not necessarily in the next 9 days but trying to wrap it up. Suggestions? Thinking Hawai'i, Barbados, Aruba, or possibly Southern Italy. Will be Hurricane Season so trying to stay away from that belt in the Caribbean.
Would love to be a mouse to hitch a ride or flight to see who Wojo is recruiting during the 9 days off.
Quote from: RKMU123 on January 16, 2018, 03:20:59 PM
I'm booking my honeymoon. Not necessarily in the next 9 days but trying to wrap it up. Suggestions? Thinking Hawai'i, Barbados, Aruba, or possibly Southern Italy. Will be Hurricane Season so trying to stay away from that belt in the Caribbean.
Depends what you're looking for. Sitting on a beach? Drinking? Food? Culture?
How ambitious are you? One destination or multi-destination? Renting a car, taking the train, ferry boats, bus, or just flights in and out?
Quote from: RKMU123 on January 16, 2018, 03:20:59 PM
I'm booking my honeymoon. Not necessarily in the next 9 days but trying to wrap it up. Suggestions? Thinking Hawai'i, Barbados, Aruba, or possibly Southern Italy. Will be Hurricane Season so trying to stay away from that belt in the Caribbean.
I'm making a big assumption based on "honeymoon," but you might also want to see how your list jibes with the CDC's Zika map. Reason #1 we're headed to Hawaii this month instead of the Caribbean.
Quote from: Lazar's Headband on January 16, 2018, 03:48:36 PM
Depends what you're looking for. Sitting on a beach? Drinking? Food? Culture?
How ambitious are you? One destination or multi-destination? Renting a car, taking the train, ferry boats, bus, or just flights in and out?
Sitting on a beach and drinking for sure, mixed in with a little exploration of the area. May rent a car depending on our destination but we're also considering all-inclusives that we'd likely never leave.
Quote from: RKMU123 on January 16, 2018, 03:20:59 PM
I'm booking my honeymoon. Not necessarily in the next 9 days but trying to wrap it up. Suggestions? Thinking Hawai'i, Barbados, Aruba, or possibly Southern Italy. Will be Hurricane Season so trying to stay away from that belt in the Caribbean.
A co-worker returned from HI today, was supposed to be yesterday but he went through travel hell getting both there and back. It took him 28 hours to get to Kona from O'Hare thanks to plane problems. Even if everything went without a hitch he was looking at long travel days.
Personally I like the beach not a ship, off to Negril for 10 days very soon, 3-4 hours on a plane is enough for me. 8-)
This should have been the week to switch to the new server.
My experience, a beach is a beach. Maybe just write down 8-10 places, put it in a hat, and draw at random.
Also, I'd recommend going to the tropics in the winter. Take a mini-moon after the wedding for a few days. Drive somewhere and stay in a nice hotel. Then take your beach trip in January or February.
Quote from: tower912 on January 16, 2018, 01:44:18 PM
You should ask how many fights will be started over minutiae.
I'd like us to get back to the topic of fighting over minutiae.
How many minutiae do you see Harry getting moving forward, and will he have to fight for them?
FYI, from our friends to the west
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/health-med-fit/no-proof-zika-causes-microcephaly-uw-madison-study-says/article_8032d25f-9d83-5724-8c6e-522605c57847.html
Quote from: mikekinsellaMVP on January 16, 2018, 03:57:53 PM
I'm making a big assumption based on "honeymoon," but you might also want to see how your list jibes with the CDC's Zika map. Reason #1 we're headed to Hawaii this month instead of the Caribbean.
Don't Google the Hawaiian Dengue Fever map then...
glow and chick ... that cruise sounds awesome. Enjoy!
Quote from: RKMU123 on January 16, 2018, 03:20:59 PM
I'm booking my honeymoon. Not necessarily in the next 9 days but trying to wrap it up. Suggestions? Thinking Hawai'i, Barbados, Aruba, or possibly Southern Italy. Will be Hurricane Season so trying to stay away from that belt in the Caribbean.
What's his preference, yo?
Quote from: RKMU123 on January 16, 2018, 03:20:59 PM
I'm booking my honeymoon. Not necessarily in the next 9 days but trying to wrap it up. Suggestions? Thinking Hawai'i, Barbados, Aruba, or possibly Southern Italy. Will be Hurricane Season so trying to stay away from that belt in the Caribbean.
IMHO don't skimp on the honeymoon and do what your heart tells you. The extra $5K (or whatever) between a great trip and a "can you believe that trip?" is worth it. The cash won't mean anything by the time you get to your death bed but the stories will mean a lot.
Quote from: mikekinsellaMVP on January 16, 2018, 03:57:53 PM
I'm making a big assumption based on "honeymoon," but you might also want to see how your list jibes with the CDC's Zika map. Reason #1 we're headed to Hawaii this month instead of the Caribbean.
Trust me Zika is not all they make it to be. Lots of related mosquito transmitted diseases are worse like west nile virus (more prevalent in US) and dengue (Fla / caribbean)
Quote from: RKMU123 on January 16, 2018, 03:20:59 PM
I'm booking my honeymoon. Not necessarily in the next 9 days but trying to wrap it up. Suggestions? Thinking Hawai'i, Barbados, Aruba, or possibly Southern Italy. Will be Hurricane Season so trying to stay away from that belt in the Caribbean.
Barbados / Aruba could get hit by hurricanes. They've hit all the way down to South America coast. If you come June to mid July chances are you won't have any hurricane trouble. And please note hurricane season in Pacific is same as in the Caribbean.
Quote from: jsglow on January 16, 2018, 01:48:57 PM
Whatever you clowns are doing, chick and I have you beat. 8-)
(Okay, so all the inappropriate comments can stop in their tracks, we'll be aboard a 200 pax yacht in the Caribbean. Bon voyage suckers! ;D)
Where you visiting this year? Enjoy!
Quote from: RKMU123 on January 16, 2018, 03:20:59 PM
I'm booking my honeymoon. Not necessarily in the next 9 days but trying to wrap it up. Suggestions? Thinking Hawai'i, Barbados, Aruba, or possibly Southern Italy. Will be Hurricane Season so trying to stay away from that belt in the Caribbean.
Where in Southern Italy? Naples is a shythole, Amalfi Coast is fantastic.
This is a great place to go.
www.misool.info
Mrs Phuket and I have been there twice in the 5 years. Some of the last unspoiled coral reefs in the world. We don't dive, but the snorkeling is incredible. There is also paddle boarding, kayaking and other side activities.
Continued bathroom remodel.
Wisconsin Dells is nice too.
Is it also nine days between mind games?
Quote from: MU82 on January 16, 2018, 10:57:18 PM
Is it also nine days between mind games?
No they continue during practice
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 17, 2018, 07:08:08 AM
No they continue during practice
Thank goodness! Here's hoping they also work extra hard on de-motivation during this stretch.
Gotta go now. Trying to figure out how to retroactively rob JJJ of a SOTG from last season.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on January 16, 2018, 03:12:21 PM
First, I really do hope you guys have a great time.
Second, Off topic? This is a thread about 9 days off...I find this to be perfectly on topic.
As to cruises...I've never been on one. I really hate the idea of being confined to a small space with lots of other people (wife agrees). I've got good friends that have tried the "luxury" boats, and confirmed what I believe to be negatives. Finally, I've also have never seen any advantage to a cruise vs spending quality time in a tropical place. I'd much rather immerse myself in local culture, and then retreat to my resort when I've had enough. I am fortunate that I've been able to visit many places that way.
Interesting. Couple of thoughts from my experience having done both. Cruising allows for 'sampling'. And I'm not just talking about St. Thomas shopping which I don't consider 'authentic'. Chick and I have visited probably 75% of the Caribbean islands. Many that few have ever been to. Second, for many, myself included, there's the 'allure of the sea'. Perhaps my favorite experience is watching a coastline emerge in the distance and my approach to the port. Now I will say that a small ship experience is completely different (and better in my view) than a giant RCCL floating mega hotel. THAT has little appeal for us.
Great discussion.
Quote from: RKMU123 on January 16, 2018, 03:20:59 PM
I'm booking my honeymoon. Not necessarily in the next 9 days but trying to wrap it up. Suggestions? Thinking Hawai'i, Barbados, Aruba, or possibly Southern Italy. Will be Hurricane Season so trying to stay away from that belt in the Caribbean.
First, hurricanes are hit or miss. And the European cruising season is essentially summer (May-September). When's you wedding? How much time do you have for the honeymoon? Agree with others, make it a special trip. Be happy to discuss this with you via PM.
Quote from: Phuket MU Fan on January 16, 2018, 09:35:45 PM
This is a great place to go.
www.misool.info
Mrs Phuket and I have been there twice in the 5 years. Some of the last unspoiled coral reefs in the world. We don't dive, but the snorkeling is incredible. There is also paddle boarding, kayaking and other side activities.
Looks awesome.
I missed this.
My vote: There is never a bad time to schadenfreude Bucky.
Has anyone else been following along with their favorite Italian team during this break? Gotta keep busy somehow.
http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Italy/Vanoli-Basket-Cremona/4474
Been using this 9 day stretch to do some deep thinking. Hear me out here.
Ed Morrow kinda sounds like Edward R. Murrow. Edward R. Murrow is a legendary news anchor. Ed Morrow will be our anchor in the paint next year. A veritable beast down low.
Proposed nickname for Morrow: The Anchor
Thoughts?
Big East Conference all-kenpom.com
Rank Player
1 Jalen Brunson, Villanova (Jr)
2 Mikal Bridges, Villanova (Jr)
3 Kelan Martin, Butler (Sr)
4 Andrew Rowsey, Marquette (Sr)
5 Shamorie Ponds, SJU (So)
Would posters here put Andrew above Sam or Markus?
Quote from: Ellenson Family Reunion on January 19, 2018, 03:30:41 PM
Been using this 9 day stretch to do some deep thinking. Hear me out here.
Ed Morrow kinda sounds like Edward R. Murrow. Edward R. Murrow is a legendary news anchor. Ed Morrow will be our anchor in the paint next year. A veritable beast down low.
Proposed nickname for Morrow: The Anchor
Thoughts?
Sure, if you want a nickname that only fans over the age of 70 will get. ;D
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on January 19, 2018, 03:48:39 PM
Big East Conference all-kenpom.com
Rank Player
1 Jalen Brunson, Villanova (Jr)
2 Mikal Bridges, Villanova (Jr)
3 Kelan Martin, Butler (Sr)
4 Andrew Rowsey, Marquette (Sr)
5 Shamorie Ponds, SJU (So)
Would posters here put Andrew above Sam or Markus?
Considering it looks at mainly offensive efficiency, I get it, and probably agree with it too. Rowsey might be the least efficient of the three (though 118.9 is still stellar) but he scores about the same as Markus despite a much lower percent of shots taken. Rowsey is more accurate from three and his ability to get to the line (more than double Markus' FT attempts) is an incredible weapon. Also leads the team in assist percentage while having a respectable turnover rate.
Markus is probably close, but his 3P% and not being able to provide points in as versatile a manner as Rowsey (getting to the line, providing as well for others) knocks him down a peg. Sam in many ways should be the best, but his usage simply isn't high enough, and this doesn't really take defense into account. All of them are valuable, but on that end of the floor, I think Rowsey is probably the most defensible of the three when you're arguing MVP.