Quote from: MU82 on February 22, 2026, 10:49:54 AMSeriously, what a fun game to watch. Incredible performance by Hellebuyck.

I do wish OT was at least 4-on-4, as it had been in a couple of past Olympics.

I agree with this. For both the Olympics and the NHL, I'd like to see 5 (or 10) minutes of 4 on 4 for the first sudden death OT, then a similar amount of time 3 on 3 for a second OT before going to a shootout.

Quote from: cheebs09 on February 22, 2026, 10:56:11 AMSurprised silver medalists didn't get manatees since they were too slow and inept to get gold.

the manatee would've been thrown away because they're worthless.

Thanks for the history lesson, I think Hester was the worse by far, the other 2 definitely sucked

Quote from: BCHoopster on February 22, 2026, 11:35:50 AMMaybe the worst recruiting class ever!

Well, the one man class of Krunti Hester wins the cigar here!  The James Matthews/Brandon Bell/Carlton Christian and ultimately Dameon Mason is close behind.

Quote from: onepost on February 22, 2026, 12:31:48 PMMan I didn't realize I said so much crap that poster's agreements were couched with "I don't agree with him but" so often. You're never too old for humble pie.

I meant it more as a way to say that I wouldn't be dismissing it as easily as some people are.

But yeah, you suck.

Quote from: romey on February 22, 2026, 12:00:47 PMIs it a stretch to think these back channels aren't being tested?

Oh, back channels aren't being tested, they are 100% active, up and running. It's just regular operating procedure at any major program that has intent to be involved with the portal.

Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 22, 2026, 11:33:15 AMMy wife and I will be going. Haven't bought the tickets yet. We better hurry before the game is sold out.

Georgetown has not sold out at home in the last 222 games. The 223rd appears safe.

Quote from: BM1090 on February 22, 2026, 11:54:30 AMI've disagreed with onepost a fair amount this year, but he typically has had some good information.

I'm not going to pretend I understand the intricacies of the transfer portal and if this might happen. But I don't think it's impossible.

Man I didn't realize I said so much crap that poster's agreements were couched with "I don't agree with him but" so often. You're never too old for humble pie.

Quote from: romey on February 22, 2026, 12:00:47 PMI have a general observation.  Is it a stretch to think these back channels aren't being tested?  We all know there have been violations in college sports for decades, some say John Wooden pushed the envelope all the time and even engaged in NCAA violation-level tactics.  School have been placed on probation, coaches and players have been censured, etc. etc.  For Syracuse to reach out to MU to inquire about a player doesn't seem like an impossibility to me.  Just because we have new rules with NIL and the transfer portal, who's to say they're not being violated?

Talk amongst yourselves.

Thanks

Danny Hurley a few times talked about and referenced his players being tampered with during the season (60 minutes interview he mentioned it)

It happens all the time because the NCAA does not enforce tampering violations. Tampering in some cases is also very hard to prove.

To think it doesn't happen is pretty asinine IMHO.

Quote from: BM1090 on February 22, 2026, 11:54:30 AMBut I don't think it's impossible.

For sure DO might have gotten an offer from Cuse.  He might even go.  But I doubt an offer was made without his knowledge, or that he just told someone at Marquette to take the call and say no thanks.