My undergrad Buzz was the coach the whole time. The basketball side of things he was great (until his departure where he just ripped the Big East) but it was extremely awkward knowing that there would be multiple assault allegations dropping the day after the season ended (as well as why Reggie Smith left the team).

Will be booing him often Saturday.

Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on Today at 09:07:41 PMThat says Ross got the Domino of the game. But Gold is the Only player with 2 Awards In the Multiplier of the game Award and the O-Reb Award.
Seriously I do not know how to interpret that or what does that equate to lol

Domino of the game is voted on by the players and coaches after every game..........it's their opinion of player of the game or mvp.

Multiplier is the guy with the best plus minus for that game.

Quote from: MuMark on Today at 06:47:39 PMDrum roll.......team and coaches say......Chase.......

https://x.com/coachshakasmart/status/1989118471834333480?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw

That says Ross got the Domino of the game. But Gold is the Only player with 2 Awards In the Multiplier of the game Award and the O-Reb Award.
Seriously I do not know how to interpret that or what does that equate to lol

Quote from: Uncle Rico on Today at 05:02:03 PMA lot of you will have to apologize to Rocket

I'm sorry for my receding hairline

Quote from: The Sultan on Today at 06:53:59 PMThis is all about getting in sync with the European leagues which allows them to cast wider nets in the transfer market and not have to deal with those teams coming in and poaching players just as the season is winding down.

Regarding TV, their playoffs is what draws in the causals and that is going right up against football right now. Now it will be moved to the Spring which is going to be better for ratings. Regular season is mostly streamed, and the hard cores are going to watch regardless.

Soccer is a fall, winter, spring sport around the world. That's when it should be played here too.

According to Sportico, 57% of MLS team revenues still come from gameday/local sources, i.e. ticket sales, parking, concessions, etc. Only 13% comes from the national TV contract. I don't see getting away from NFL/college football on TV being a big revenue boost for clubs, especially weighed against the potential gameday revenue losses from moving games from spring and summer to late fall and late winter, especially in cold weather markets. Not to mention a two-month break, which may mean kill fan interest or may mean nothing.

I totally get the desire to sync up with others leagues and the benefits of that, but just pointing out some significant risks in it. I don't know that more eyeballs on a playoff game between the Sounders and Timbers does much for the Chicago Fire when only 8,000 show up to Soldier Field in late February to see them play in 26-degree weather.

Quote from: JWags85 on Today at 08:11:57 PMEspecially with how hell bent Painter seems to be at shortening the game.  Their offense was COOKING mid to late second half and then he started having Smith dribble out every shot clock up 2 possessions with 4-5 min left.  It's bizarre.  Bama went cold so its all academic, but they got back in the game late by blitzing that stall tactic.

Exactly.  Their rebounding prowess is a problem. It amazes me that teams don't force Smith left more often. 

Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on Today at 01:18:04 PMInterestingly, pretty sure Masa also lost its third star. Per Se has been up and down for a bit, but Keller is arguably the most influential American chef. I was just out in CA wine country and tried to hit French Laundry and Single Thread, but couldn't swing it this time around. Never eaten at Le Bernadin, and I'm pretty sure my fondness for Chef Ripert comes from my adoration of Chef Bourdain. They had such a close friendship. Anyway, Smyth stays at three stars, so Chicago still has a presence. Happy eating!

Edit to add: huge fan of EMP's choice to go Vegan, I absolutely would have paid for that, but I LOVE vegetables. Not surprised they went back to meat.

Yea I saw that about Masa literally right after I posted.  Truly a shame, doesn't diminish the greatness of the restaurant, but compared to what I feel about Per Se and Le Bernadin, seems lame.

I wouldn't argue with your depiction of Keller at all.  He's probably the most responsible for changing the view of American chefs and elite cooking stateside compared to traditional Eurocentric snobbery.  The French Laundry is pretty untouchable and uniformly raved about by anyone I know who has been there.  It singlehandedly turned Napa into a food destination and the number of highly rated restaurants and chefs there are a direct result of that.  My colleague who I went to Per Se with is a major foodie and was far more disappointed with the experience than I was, but not in small part to the fact that goes to The French Laundry almost annually and still thinks the world of it and Keller.

Le Bernadin is like a group of virtuoso musicians playing in a cover band.  Dover Sole, Halibut, Salmon...in flavors you've had and seen before, nothing outlandish or daring, but just executed to insane perfection and detail.  I respect it, its outstanding skill and technique, its just a bit, like I said...boring when you've had the style of dish before. 

Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 07:38:09 PMPretty good game on ESPN 2.  The formula for beating Purdue remains the same as it has been the last 3 years.  Pressure them relentlessly

Especially with how hell bent Painter seems to be at shortening the game.  Their offense was COOKING mid to late second half and then he started having Smith dribble out every shot clock up 2 possessions with 4-5 min left.  It's bizarre.  Bama went cold so its all academic, but they got back in the game late by blitzing that stall tactic.

Good win for Purdue.

Should have posted Shaka's presser.  That is where that quote came from.