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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: rgoode57 on February 17, 2022, 02:59:48 PM
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In this new transfer era, it would be a miracle if Shaka did not lose at least one player to the transfer portal after the season even though everyone except Ellis is getting playing time and making some contributions within the roles they have carved out for themselves. But, that doesn't mean one or two of them won't opt for the "grass is greener" philosophy. Who would you guess is the most likely to transfer?
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In this new transfer era, it would be a miracle if Shaka did not lose at least one player to the transfer portal after the season even though everyone except Ellis is getting playing time and making some contributions within the roles they have carved out for themselves. But, that doesn't mean one or two of them won't opt for the "grass is greener" philosophy. Who would you guess is the most likely to transfer?
Such a crapshoot trying to guess what’s in a player’s mind these days. The only one that wouldn’t surprise me is Ellis. Anything else would seem out of the blue, given the likelihood of playing time down the road.
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In this new transfer era, it would be a miracle if Shaka did not lose at least one player to the transfer portal after the season even though everyone except Ellis is getting playing time and making some contributions within the roles they have carved out for themselves. But, that doesn't mean one or two of them won't opt for the "grass is greener" philosophy. Who would you guess is the most likely to transfer?
I don’t wanna speculate. Cause I wanna enjoy the season.
But EE is likely to Bounce (which wouldn’t be cool cause I think he’s gonna be real solid!). There is an actual podcast I listened to recently where he mentioned he’s only here cause of Shaka and doesn’t like Milwaukee.
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The team has a bunch of guys that have the same amount of eligibility remaining, so something will likely have to give at some point. It’s not a bad thing. Guys want to find a good fit for themselves. For now, I’m just enjoying this group and I’m sure there will be some moving parts in the off-season. Worry about that when the time comes.
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I transferred some money from my checking to my savings today. #transferalert
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Realistically they can all transfer or go "pro". Though Kolek and Omax would have to sit out a year if they did transfer. Should be interesting to see what teams get decimated with transfers and which teams can hold onto a core of players.
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Transfer Pizza in Bay View is delicious.
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Fardaws Aimaq seems most likely. I think the only current player that might look to leave as a transfer is Greg if he decides he wants a Jamal Cain like role elsewhere. I expect everyone else to stay.
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Fardaws Aimaq seems most likely. I think the only current player that might look to leave as a transfer is Greg if he decides he wants a Jamal Cain like role elsewhere. I expect everyone else to stay.
I agree 100%. I think there's a chance EE leaves and potentially Greg. Can't picture anyone else going. Would love to add Aimaq...
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Fardaws Aimaq seems most likely. I think the only current player that might look to leave as a transfer is Greg if he decides he wants a Jamal Cain like role elsewhere. I expect everyone else to stay.
What is this referring to Brew? Has he announced he's transferring? Pretty low level he plays, but some monster numbers this year.
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I don’t wanna speculate. Cause I wanna enjoy the season.
But EE is likely to Bounce (which wouldn’t be cool cause I think he’s gonna be real solid!). There is an actual podcast I listened to recently where he mentioned he’s only here cause of Shaka and doesn’t like Milwaukee.
I have a hard time believing he would say he doesn't like Milwaukee lol...what podcast i wanna hear this
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Fardaws Aimaq seems most likely. I think the only current player that might look to leave as a transfer is Greg if he decides he wants a Jamal Cain like role elsewhere. I expect everyone else to stay.
Would FA need to sit since he’s already transferred once?
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Would FA need to sit since he’s already transferred once?
He's likely a traditional grad transfer as he's been in college for 4 years. So my guess is no.
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I have a hard time believing he would say he doesn't like Milwaukee lol...what podcast i wanna hear this
It’s the crime
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He's likely a traditional grad transfer as he's been in college for 4 years. So my guess is no.
Definitely not a traditional.
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No way of knowing.
I think almost as many guys transfer for non-basketball related reasons as do for on-court issues.
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It’s the crime
Why would anyone have a hard time believing a kid doesn’t like Milwaukee? I lived there for four years and couldn’t wait to leave. The city blows, especially this time of year.
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Why would you have a hard time believing that? I lived there for four years and couldn’t wait to leave. The city blows, especially this time of year.
Where were you from before attending MU? EE is from Davenport, Iowa. I can't imagine Davenport has more to offer than Milwaukee. Perhaps he's comparing MKE to his impressions of Austin, TX.
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I enjoyed my time at Marquette but I would not live in Milwaukee again if you paid me 500 grand a year. I will take my current spot - Dallas - and the one before it - Nashville - all day every day. I love the school, the program and the arena. The city is a dump.
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I don't like living in MKE and only hear because of Shaka!!
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I enjoyed my time at Marquette but I would not live in Milwaukee again if you paid me 500 grand a year. I will take my current spot - Dallas - and the one before it - Nashville - all day every day. I love the school, the program and the arena. The city is a dump.
OK, I'm an ex-Nashvillian, Marquette grad and former Chicagoan. I'd go back in a minute if I thought Milwaukee could get its fiscal house in order and attract some new employers. The chasm between rich and poor in Milwaukee is awful.
Nashville has growing pains. The Nashville I knew is largely gone, replaced by grotesque urban development.
All of that said, a city is what you make of it. If you complain about it being devoid of interest, a dump, etc., you'll miss out. If you dive in and take what each has, you'll do well.
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I miss Milwaukee every day. Twice as much in the summer. You wanna see a real dump try San Antonio.
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What is this referring to Brew? Has he announced he's transferring? Pretty low level he plays, but some monster numbers this year.
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Has this kid visited MU?
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I enjoyed my time at Marquette but I would not live in Milwaukee again if you paid me 500 grand a year. I will take my current spot - Dallas - and the one before it - Nashville - all day every day. I love the school, the program and the arena. The city is a dump.
What year were you and how often do you get back? Because I graduated in 2014 and it looked night and day different from when I started in 2009 and on top of that it's already night and day different then when I graduated. Gone are the hundreds of just empty gravel lots, some older vacant buildings have businesses now, grand Ave mall is apparently redeveloped into a concept similar to the public market but with games and a real bar.
I have no desire to live in MKE again after 5yrs but wouldn't say no and certainly wouldn't call it a dump.
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Living in a city as a student vs. young grad vs family person is a totally different experience. Having lived lots of places, the Milwaukee metro area is great for a family especially after the last 10 years of development. I could see not liking it as a student where MU's campus is located with limited mobility. I think a true college town would be the most attractive in that regard.
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OK, I'm an ex-Nashvillian, Marquette grad and former Chicagoan. I'd go back in a minute if I thought Milwaukee could get its fiscal house in order and attract some new employers. The chasm between rich and poor in Milwaukee is awful.
Nashville has growing pains. The Nashville I knew is largely gone, replaced by grotesque urban development.
All of that said, a city is what you make of it. If you complain about it being devoid of interest, a dump, etc., you'll miss out. If you dive in and take what each has, you'll do well.
Very fair statement and oh so true about Nashville. I was at MU in the late 90’s and come back for a game every year. When I lived in Philly (2010 - 2014) I was able to attend many games and lots of post season action. I will come back in the summer some time and I’m sure that will give me a better feeling about the city of Milwaukee.
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I have a hard time believing he would say he doesn't like Milwaukee lol...what podcast i wanna hear this
Guessing it was the same podcast that I heard before the season started. I wasn’t fully tuned in but was pretty sure he said he didn’t like Milwaukee.
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Living in a city as a student vs. young grad vs family person is a totally different experience. Having lived lots of places, the Milwaukee metro area is great for a family especially after the last 10 years of development. I could see not liking it as a student where MU's campus is located with limited mobility. I think a true college town would be the most attractive in that regard.
Any campus in a city is going to be what you make of it. I knew people who literally never left MU's campus and people who would bus around the whole city to see/do it all. If you're the former I could see being jealous of a "college town" if you're the latter then I'd say you'd have a larger appreciation for the various areas of the city that aren't water street and old world third.
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Why would anyone have a hard time believing a kid doesn’t like Milwaukee? I lived there for four years and couldn’t wait to leave. The city blows, especially this time of year.
I have to agree with this. Not from Milwaukee or Wisconsin, and I am sure some here will hate this take, but Milwaukee is pretty terrible. Had a great time at Marquette, and Milwaukee was a super fun place to go to college because drinking age is effectively 18. But its a crap hole, and I am sure turns plenty of recruits away. And the winters are brutal - coming from a Minnesotan - I honestly think they may be worse than here with that consistent wind.
That being said, I'd rather live in Milwaukee that plenty of other P6 podunk towns, so call it middle of the pack.
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If recruits or current players read these hot takes, we won't be able to field a team.
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This is gonna be bad for recruiting.
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If Milwaukee is pretty terrible and a crap hole……but also middle of the pack, I would love to hear how you describe the bottom of the pack.
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I have to agree with this. Not from Milwaukee or Wisconsin, and I am sure some here will hate this take, but Milwaukee is pretty terrible. Had a great time at Marquette, and Milwaukee was a super fun place to go to college because drinking age is effectively 18. But its a crap hole, and I am sure turns plenty of recruits away. And the winters are brutal - coming from a Minnesotan - I honestly think they may be worse than here with that consistent wind.
That being said, I'd rather live in Milwaukee that plenty of other P6 podunk towns, so call it middle of the pack.
What years were you there and how much exploring did you do?
Milwaukee's been rated a bunch as great medium sized cities to move to. I'd take it over the vast majority of other midwestern cities. Both Great Plains and Lakes ones
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If Milwaukee is pretty terrible and a crap hole……but also middle of the pack, I would love to hear how you describe the bottom of the pack.
Also crapty. Big 12 for example - the best conference in cbb - who the unnatural carnal knowledge would want to live in any of those towns but Forth Worth or Austin. I'd take Milwaukee over most of them.
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What years were you there and how much exploring did you do?
Milwaukee's been rated a bunch as great medium sized cities to move to. I'd take it over the vast majority of other midwestern cities. Both Great Plains and Lakes ones
2012. Lots of exploring. I lived there for 4 years straight with a car.
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2012. Lots of exploring. I lived there for 4 years straight with a car.
Fair, lots of people say "I explored! I went to Brady street, old world third, water street and the third ward!" And think that's the entire city.
I respectfully disagree with your opinion but at least you seem to have an informed opinion.
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I enjoyed my time out East because of the history and ability to attend a billion sporting events within a three hour driving radius. It was unbelievable as a sports fan. I, a few times, hit three baseball games in three different cities on the same Friday through Sunday weekend. For living purposes, North Texas and Nashville are pretty great.
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The people who hate living in Milwaukee, it comes down to not tolerating the cold winters. Yeah, there are other things that aren't great, but that's always the bottom line.
I love living in Milwaukee.
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2012. Lots of exploring. I lived there for 4 years straight with a car.
Maybe it's just me...but put me at the lakefront for about 80% of my days and I'm happy...and most of the truly sh1t weather comes during periods of the year when it's dark before/after work anyhow. That's what basketball season is for. Oh for those great Texas summers...
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I enjoyed my time out East because of the history and ability to attend a billion sporting events within a three hour driving radius. It was unbelievable as a sports fan. I, a few times, hit three baseball games in three different cities on the same Friday through Sunday weekend. For living purposes, North Texas and Nashville are pretty great.
Can't argue history. But within three hours you could go to 2 NBA teams, 3 high major D1 basketball team 2 NFL teams, an NHL team, 3 MLB teams. I could buy that argument if we're talking about twin cities or Detroit but not so much for Milwaukee. I'm not saying it's as dense as living in NYC and having your pick of Philly and Boston not to mention other smaller cities but milwaukees pretty set for easy access to major sports between itself, chicago, Green Bay, and Madison compared to the rest of its peers.
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Milwaukee is far from the best city, but it is much further from a “crap hole.” The spring and summer are great. Winter sucks, but I’d much rather deal with a Milwaukee winter than a Texas summer.
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What is this referring to Brew? Has he announced he's transferring? Pretty low level he plays, but some monster numbers this year.
No announcement, but if he doesn't declare for the Draft, I imagine he looks to move up a level. Combining my ideal transfer with an effort to derail talk about any of our current players transferring, because I think everyone eligible to return will.
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Maybe it's just me...but put me at the lakefront for about 80% of my days and I'm happy...and most of the truly sh1t weather comes during periods of the year when it's dark before/after work anyhow. That's what basketball season is for. Oh for those great Texas summers...
Guy in our office did his masters in Austin. 90 days straight over 100 degrees and didn't rain once. Couldn’t pay me enough.
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Fun fact, I think. Unless my memory is real messed up.
I watched the ‘97 Gophers lose to Kentucky at a downtown bar (Water St somewhere, I think) with brad
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The people who hate living in Milwaukee, it comes down to not tolerating the cold winters. Yeah, there are other things that aren't great, but that's always the bottom line.
I love living in Milwaukee.
This.
I love living between Milwaukee and Chicago. Despite that, I hate the winters here so much that I would move to the Southwest in a minute if not for family.
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If the youngster is unhappy in Milwaukee, then he should do what he believes is best
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Fun fact, I think. Unless my memory is real messed up.
I watched the ‘97 Gophers lose to Kentucky at a downtown bar (Water St somewhere, I think) with brad
Correct!!!!!!! We lived through the Mike Deane years together. I still have the recording of my student radio call of the CUSA championship win over UNC Charlotte 25 years ago. Holy smokes does time fly. I don’t like it! Lol
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My wife and I have discussed retiring there. We. discuss lots of places, but it is on our list.
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No announcement, but if he doesn't declare for the Draft, I imagine he looks to move up a level. Combining my ideal transfer with an effort to derail talk about any of our current players transferring, because I think everyone eligible to return will.
Has MU even contacted him?
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If the youngster is unhappy in Milwaukee, then he should do what he believes is best
It was an off the cuff comment on a podcast during basically his first interview ever and at the time he had only been on campus a few weeks. I wouldn’t read much into it.
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It was an off the cuff comment on a podcast during basically his first interview ever and at the time he had only been on campus a few weeks. I wouldn’t read much into it.
That’s good advice in general when it comes to young adults
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Guy in our office did his masters in Austin. 90 days straight over 100 degrees and didn't rain once. Couldn’t pay me enough.
Not a fan of Texas myself, but this is just not true. It didn't sound right to me (as someone who "summered" in Phoenix during my MU years) so I looked into it. The longest 100+ streak ever in Austin is 27 days in 2001 (https://www.kvue.com/article/weather/austin-tied-for-the-third-longest-triple-digit-stretch-on-record/269-ab4a5f73-41ff-4825-9dee-d724a29ca569). And it would appear that even that was a bit of a statistical outlier. I'm not saying Austin isn't ridiculously hot -- and I wouldn't want to live there either -- but the guy in your office is either full of crap or pulling your leg.
Interestingly, longest comparable streak in Phoenix -- which is, on average, much hotter than Austin -- is 76 days.
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Guy in our office did his masters in Austin. 90 days straight over 100 degrees and didn't rain once. Couldn’t pay me enough.
You’re being lied to.
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I have lived on the west coast for decades... I would also be very happy in Milwaukee. Love the city. To quote Phil Sheridan (civil war general)... if God gave me Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in hell. I concur.
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Has MU even contacted him?
I hope not because he's still playing for Utah Valley and that would be pretty blatant tampering.
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You’re being lied to.
Kinda.
There were 90 days of 100+ temps in 2011. They just weren't consecutive.
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I have lived on the west coast for decades... I would also be very happy in Milwaukee. Love the city. To quote Phil Sheridan (civil war general)... if God gave me Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in hell. I concur.
This. Don't get me wrong, I'm never leaving San Diego, but if I had to live the Midwest, it would be MKE. 2022 MKE that is. The MKE of my MU days (86-90), not so much. The improvements to the 3rd ward, 5th ward, southside and river north is remarkable.
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Kinda.
There were 90 days of 100+ temps in 2011. They just weren't consecutive.
This is the approximate time frame….I will need clarification.
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Kinda.
There were 90 days of 100+ temps in 2011. They just weren't consecutive.
I'll give that one to you as soon as Marquette hangs a banner for Wojo's 128-game winning streak.
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Kinda.
There were 90 days of 100+ temps in 2011. They just weren't consecutive.
"Last name is Babar"
"With 2 'B's?"
"One B, B-a-b-a-r"
"That's two B's"
"Ya, but not right next to each other"
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I enjoyed my time at Marquette but I would not live in Milwaukee again if you paid me 500 grand a year. I will take my current spot - Dallas - and the one before it - Nashville - all day every day. I love the school, the program and the arena. The city is a dump.
Comparing Dallas and Nashville to Milwaukee is kind of like comparing apples and oranges. I lived in Dallas 13 years and loved it. Live in Minneapolis and like it better than Milwaukee. But, Milwaukee is a great city in its own right - as compared to its Rust Belt peers. I've taken several girlfriends from Texas, a former Dukie, and they all felt MKE was a little quirky, but charming, fun, and greatly exceeded their expectations. MKE has a lot going for it..including it's close and easy proximity to a world class city like Chicago, just 90 minutes away by train.
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Any campus in a city is going to be what you make of it. I knew people who literally never left MU's campus and people who would bus around the whole city to see/do it all. If you're the former I could see being jealous of a "college town" if you're the latter then I'd say you'd have a larger appreciation for the various areas of the city that aren't water street and old world third.
spot on. Urban campus has its pluses and minuses. If urban isn’t for you, would it matter if it was Milwaukee, Indy, Motown, Chicago, Phoenix, Atl et al? What American city isn't plagued by high crime? Weather? Milwaukee winter is tough, for sure. I live in Mke’s western ‘burbs. Yes, I’ve considered relocating to the Denver area, Phoenix. Still might. But its not like Jay Wright has it made in Philly, or Mark Few w/Gonzaga is located in some kind of tropical paradise. Is Kentucky always good because 5-star recruits love horse country? Show a kid MU’s campus, The AL, Fiserv. Ballgame. Check.
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Interesting to note the Big Ten has produced a combined three national champions in the two major sports since 2000. Michigan State in hoops and Ohio State twice in football. Now that’s an embarrassing track record for America’s most overrated conference. I don’t see a Big 10 team winning it all in football again for a long while.
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"Last name is Babar"
"With 2 'B's?"
"One B, B-a-b-a-r"
"That's two B's"
"Ya, but not right next to each other"
Moon river. Using the whole fist, doc?
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Whats with everyone ripping Milwaukee? Milwaukee is great.
If you dont like the Winter...newsflash...that's not a Milwaukee thing. Chances are you just dont like the Midwest.
Milwaukee has everything you need. 4 seasons. Great Summers. Great sports teams. Close enough to the Northwoods.
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If you dont like the Winter...newsflash...that's not a Milwaukee thing. Chances are you just dont like the Midwest.
That's BS. I love winter & snow. But skiing in MKE sucks, I'll take CO.
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That's BS. I love winter & snow. But skiing in MKE sucks, I'll take CO.
But Colorado has all the Cali ex-pats...
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Keep an eye on Orlando Robinson.
I imagine he'll hit the portal and be the hottest name in the game.
7 foot Junior at Fresno State. The perfect fit for any roster, but Marquette in particular next year needs depth up front.
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Keep an eye on Orlando Robinson.
I imagine he'll hit the portal and be the hottest name in the game.
7 foot Junior at Fresno State. The perfect fit for any roster, but Marquette in particular next year needs depth up front.
I think he'll land in the draft, but if he does transfer, you are correct in that he will be targeted by everyone.
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That's BS. I love winter & snow. But skiing in MKE sucks, I'll take CO.
Did ya ever try skiin' down da hill by St. Mary's Hospital, doe, hey?
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Did ya ever try skiin' down da hill by St. Mary's Hospital, doe, hey?
Too many bullets flying through the air. Gotta hunker down, hey?
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If Milwaukee is pretty terrible and a crap hole……but also middle of the pack, I would love to hear how you describe the bottom of the pack.
Newark, NJ, But I assume your talking about midwest towns/cities. By the way I live in Jersey and a lot of people think its a crap hole as well, but the Jersey Shore is second to none in my opinion. When you are far from home its easy to become homesick. Coming from the east coast I was impressed how friendly the Milwaukee locals were; to the local barber and to the guy at the laundromat. The father of one of my fellow choristers was general practitioner and his dad said if I needed any medical concerns taken care of to go seem him. The few time I did see him I offered to pay, but he alway refused. I would send him and his wife flowers on Valentine's Day thanking them for their kindness.
The thing is, there are good people that live in crap holes.
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Interesting to note the Big Ten has produced a combined three national champions in the two major sports since 2000. Michigan State in hoops and Ohio State twice in football. Now that’s an embarrassing track record for America’s most overrated conference. I don’t see a Big 10 team winning it all in football again for a long while.
I'm not sure how they are overrated. There is more to this than winning championships. Top to bottom, the B10 is usually one of the best conferences in both major sports. Does anyone state that they are better than that?
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All this transfer talk and no one mentioned this
https://twitter.com/csgkam/status/1494802585232023552?s=21
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Hope he doesn’t transfer!
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His teammates raved about his athleticism during the preseason. If he is using his red shirt season to add muscle and develop skills, then MU is going to really enjoy him next year.
Keeyan won the dunk contest. Over JLew, OMP, Oso, TKo.
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Hope he doesn’t transfer!
That’d be a kick in the pants
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Damn, I miss the shore…..
Newark, NJ, But I assume your talking about midwest towns/cities. By the way I live in Jersey and a lot of people think its a crap hole as well, but the Jersey Shore is second to none in my opinion. When you are far from home its easy to become homesick. Coming from the east coast I was impressed how friendly the Milwaukee locals were; to the local barber and to the guy at the laundromat. The father of one of my fellow choristers was general practitioner and his dad said if I needed any medical concerns taken care of to go seem him. The few time I did see him I offered to pay, but he alway refused. I would send him and his wife flowers on Valentine's Day thanking them for their kindness.
The thing is, there are good people that live in crap holes.
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I loved it in Milwaukee. Early '70 I think it went 3 wks. without getting to zero. Definitely could not do that now. Re: '69's comments, I was astonished at the level of friendliness. Of course, compared to New Englanders, even New Yorkers seem pleasant.
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I also think that one's opinion of a place is dependent on their current circumstances.
Say you were struggling to make ends meet working two jobs at your current location. You might have a different opinion of that place than one where you had disposable income and leisure time to enjoy yourself.
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Too many bullets flying through the air. Gotta hunker down, hey?
Ah Fo, if I recall you were complainin' a few years ago about the wreck less drivin' and such on Capitol Dr. to and from work each day. Have you changed your route, hey?
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Ah Fo, if I recall you were complainin' a few years ago about the wreck less drivin' and such on Capitol Dr. to and from work each day. Have you changed your route, hey?
Nope. Just drive a bulletproof vehicle while wearing a bulletproof vest, aina?