Can't be easy for the Tigers to argue in the arbitration hearing that Skubal is worth only about half of what they just gave Valdez.

RGV in some form and under many different names is part of most teams.  Substitute culture and improvement.   Frequently cited by players and coaches.

Quote from: The Sultan on February 04, 2026, 08:05:04 PMThere is nothing wrong with RGV. Yeah the branding of it is strange, but the core concept is fine. It just has to be flexible enough to allow for more roster turnover.

Nothing wrong with RGV until you prioritize the R over the V and assume the G.

Quote from: tower912 on Today at 08:51:15 AMMinnesale had a good second half after they moved him off the ball, allowed him to receive the pass, and then create off of isolation.

Thanks for the info, as I did not see the game. Unlike MU82 though, I stay awake while watching games and I have quite a few more years chalked up than he does. What a whoose!

Pretty incredible turnaround in a short span for the Hornets.  Obviously they need to hit on some picks, but they went from Melo and bums, to Melo being the "vet" among a bunch of young promising talent

https://x.com/rtnba/status/2019257147650109818?s=46

You can say the same about the Wizards, however their team is centered around Trae Young and AD.  One is a chucker who has no track record of making a team elite outside of a single playoff series and the other is made of paper mache and approaching his mid 30s as an athletic big man, which has always had a shorter shelf life

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 08:33:00 AMI literally dozed off watching St. Thomas vs S. Dakota St. last night. I wasn't particularly impressed by any of the Tommies, though I did just look at the box score to see that Minessale and Janowski had good stats.

The level of play was so bad - I've seen high school games recently with lots more pace and shotmaking - that it's hard to get a fix on these guys. I guess if Shaka brings one of them in, I'd assume he knows what he's doing.

Minnesale had a good second half after they moved him off the ball, allowed him to receive the pass, and then create off of isolation.

Quote from: The Sultan on Today at 08:44:56 AMThey will not win if they don't score more points.

Easy does it, big guy. I cannot handle your brilliance this early in the day. Next time, wait until afternoon, OK?

Quote from: tower912 on Today at 08:42:22 AMYou're doubting Thomas?

Yeah, but he came around eventually, after getting irrefutable proof.

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 08:33:00 AMI literally dozed off watching St. Thomas vs S. Dakota St. last night. I wasn't particularly impressed by any of the Tommies, though I did just look at the box score to see that Minessale and Janowski had good stats.

The level of play was so bad - I've seen high school games recently with lots more pace and shotmaking - that it's hard to get a fix on these guys. I guess if Shaka brings one of them in, I'd assume he knows what he's doing.

First bolded-good point! There are transfers who came from low level conferences and are now in major conferences doing well. I have often wondered how they can be evaluated.

Second bolded- Sorry, but my trust in Shaka's "knows what he is doing" is on hold. I once blindly had faith in his ability.

Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 04, 2026, 11:58:48 PMSpoke to Ben and some of the Players at the Marquette Women's Basketball game  tonight. Tried to encourage them by saying fight hard Saturday and I believe you will win. You will win either way. But you will win. They are really nice but not sure how confident they looked.

They will not win if they don't score more points.