He's the only big who can defend.  So this will be a circular argument.

That article is very grim. And does not give me hope for next year if we do not get 2-3 portal guys - and its very unlikely we get any portal guys.

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 09:33:25 AMKris Bryant still has three years, at $27M each, remaining on the 7-year, $182 million contract the Rockies gave him. He has never played more than 80 games for Colorado, and he's still hurt. The Athletic called it the worst contract given to any active ballplayer.

I think some of us said so at the time.

Quote from: jfp61 on Today at 10:48:51 AMJames.... because defense is fun

Forgot gold was some elite defender

Quote from: Viper on Today at 10:37:00 AMif I have Ross & James as 1 & 2, you'd place Gold ahead of...?

James.... because defense is fun

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 08:24:48 AMMy guess is that a strong non-conference schedule helped them finish #33 in the computer rankings. A win at Hawaii (not as good as past seasons this year, though), the win against Florida, a close loss to San Diego, the wins over Utah State and yes, Western Kentucky (#27), and the two matches against Bucky and Goldy Gopher. That made up for that loss against Ball State (who went 17-1 in conference play, 21-10 overall).

Overall, they had 13 matches against teams ranked in the top 50.

They definitely challenge themselves in the non conference, knowing there won't be many opportunities in the conference.  Just don't think their results warranted a bid.  10 losses for Marquette would usually not be good enough to make the Tournament even when they do get one or two top 25 wins in the non conference like they have in previous years.  Their best wins being against Florida at home, at Xavier, and at Hawaii, with losses to Ball State, Georgetown, and Villanova is pretty crazy.  I'll take it, just don't think there was any reason to put them in the Tournament.

Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 10:09:49 AMI don't know who Dan Wolken is, but maybe he doesn't follow US sports?

The Kiffen story is a million miles away from being "met with a shoulder shrug", it is absolutely the biggest story in American sports right now, with people weighing in on both sides.

Also, the concept that coaches and players should be treated the exact same way is foolish considering the myriad of differences. Anyone who takes and honest and informed review of the two situations knows it's 'apples and oranges'; yes both fruits (college sports), but different.

He actually mentions how SEC commish Greg Sankey is lobbying Congress about the perils of the NIL and portal era and how it impact students, but doesn't say a peep when one of its schools is poaching the coach of another one its schools right before the playoffs.

Quote from: Pakuni on Today at 10:25:11 AMHe brought in a top 10 recruiting class highlighted by Mo Bamba, Matt Coleman and Jericho Sims. Two of them were immediate starters and the other was starting by the end of the season.
They grew and built relationships quickly.

Didn't realize that class came after that year. Beyond recruiting he didn't make any adjustments? Staff, style, cut a bunch of returners?

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 10:17:14 AMI believe he's talking about the NCAA "establishment" shrugging its collective shoulders about coaches while going ape-shyte about athletes. It might be apples and oranges ... but should it be? You say yes, others likely say no.

I actually think most people would, after thinking it all the way through, would not want the coaches and players working under the same rules. I think most people, like myself, think they should both be treated fairly, but differently.

Quote from: jfp61 on Today at 10:30:56 AMSomehow..... He is clearly the second best player on this team.

if I have Ross & James as 1 & 2, you'd place Gold ahead of...?