Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on Today at 09:46:08 AMMy friend's unvaxxed brother also had no underlying conditions, but he died from COVID at age 36. But good for you, I guess.

...sorry to hear that. I have a buddy who's brother got vax'd and is suffering from long covid. It's been tough. Regardless, I made my decision based on factors such as my age, fitness, no underlying health concerns, on no meds, not comfortable w/mRNA options. I'm not down on anyone either way. Do what's best for you as long as it doesn't hurt someone else. (I'm not anti-vax, btw.)

Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on Today at 12:04:14 PMPete Alonzo to the Orioles for 5 years $155mil.

Huh. Where'd they find the revenue?

Quote from: Pakuni on Today at 10:09:26 AMMiss some shots and we're 3-7, with losses to Central Michigan and Valpo.

Is a negative shooting % possible?

Quote from: Pakuni on Today at 10:09:26 AMMiss some shots and we're 3-7, with losses to Central Michigan and Valpo.

im trying to think positive 😉

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 10:53:51 AMC'mon, Scoopers. One of y'all must know this per$on ...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/mackenzie-scott-donates-7-2-billion-in-latest-giving-spree/ar-AA1S1Jqe?ocid=nl_article_link

Considering Michigan got Larry Ellison to pony up $13 million for NIL because his latest wife is a UM grad, certainly someone here could land Mrs. Scott and convince her to donate a hefty sum to MU hoops.

Quote from: Pakuni on Today at 10:05:17 AMWhat's with the BYU obsession? That's one program, and a unique one at that.

Like everyone else here, I don't have access to MU's books or know exactly how much money the athletic department has to spend on roster construction. But based on everything I've already written in this thread, I believe MU has the ability to acquire the resources needed to field a consistent winner on the basketball court. If they don't, it's not because the resources don't exist. It's because the program isn't capturing them.

BYU is just an example of a program that came out of the blue to land a top talent and they likely will continue to land top talent because they have lots of money. I agree that MU has not been an elite destination for recruits since Al retired. MU has not competed for recruits with Duke, UNC, KU, UK, etc. and won't in the new era of paid players. What I'm trying to get a handle on is how MU's player payroll stacks up to other schools. Is it reasonable to expect MU to regularly outperform schools that pay more? BYU and Utah are examples of schools that MU has often been better than in the past but now look like they will be able to pay more.

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 11:41:12 AMWe won't be last in the Big East this season or next.

No idea what modeling this site uses, but they have us with a 32% chance of finishing last this season - highest of any team. https://www.playoffstatus.com/bigeastbasketball/bigeaststandings.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on Today at 09:49:01 AMNothing Shaka says at a press conference is going to "light a fire" under anyone.  To think so, as well as this line of conversation, is ludicrous. 

He can say it in the locker room too - not mutually exclusive. And certainly not crazy for MUs highest paid employee, by far, to take some public accountability for dismal underperformance.

Pete Alonzo to the Orioles for 5 years $155mil.

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 07:33:25 AMWhen I was on the Ohio State campus, I saw Narcan vending machines in the rec center. A sign of the times for college, I guess.

Wonder if Ners used to get all effd up on illicit drugs before dunking on everyone.