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#81
The Superbar / Re: Animal Attacks
Last post by MuggsyB - Today at 04:28:13 PMQuote from: JWags85 on Today at 09:49:44 AMMuggs, I respect your wealth of animal knowledge and concern, but this isn't actually true. Geckos are non-native, but not invasive. Much like pheasants in the US, or other non-native game birds.
There are no other native lizards in Hawaii, so geckos have been great for pest control and also known as commensal animals, which means they live seamlessly and harmlessly in the same exact space as people.
My good friend's parents moved to Maui a decade ago. Had a big bug problem the first few months. Asked the landscaper/gardener who managed their neighborhood for advice, and he goes "you guys don't have any geckos?" They were puzzled and said no. He laughed and said "I'll sort it" and transplanted a few from nearby in the neighborhood who quickly took up residence around the house/patio/balconies. Bug problem was sorted in a few weeks.
I understand that JWags. I thought invasive just meant not native, but I could be wrong. Yes, geckos are outstanding at pest control. They're also smart as fk with crazy good eyesight. From my experience on the Big Island there is literally no way to gecko proof a home. Tremendous escape artists.
#82
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Going Positive
Last post by Vander Blue Man Group - Today at 04:19:17 PMQuote from: Scoop Snoop on Today at 04:07:56 PMLook, I know we have had our differences of opinion, but please, I'm begging you-don't ever post that photo again.
She break your heart back in the day?
#83
The Superbar / Re: Miracle-Boys of '80
Last post by NCMUFan - Today at 04:17:47 PMThanks for the recommendation.
#84
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Radio show 2/5
Last post by Vander Blue Man Group - Today at 04:15:16 PMI think Tower and Pakuni both have valid points. I don't think it's as black & white as either of them are making it, though.
Coaches should always boost their players and build confidence in private, with the team, etc.
I think doing so publicly can depend on the individual player, how they're wired, and how accurate the praise is.
The offseason praise for Caedin ultimately probably did him a disservice. But for guys like a Kam or a TKO or maybe a Nigel or Royce going forward, that could the right way to go.
Coaches should always boost their players and build confidence in private, with the team, etc.
I think doing so publicly can depend on the individual player, how they're wired, and how accurate the praise is.
The offseason praise for Caedin ultimately probably did him a disservice. But for guys like a Kam or a TKO or maybe a Nigel or Royce going forward, that could the right way to go.
#85
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Going Positive
Last post by Scoop Snoop - Today at 04:14:30 PMQuote from: Hards Alumni on Today at 04:13:27 PM
Much better. Thanks!
#86
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Going Positive
Last post by Hards Alumni - Today at 04:13:27 PMQuote from: Scoop Snoop on Today at 04:07:56 PMLook, I know we have had our differences of opinion, but please, I'm begging you-don't ever post that photo again.
#87
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Radio show 2/5
Last post by Pakuni - Today at 04:09:29 PMQuote from: UWW2MU on Today at 03:59:02 PMYou've got some weird takes sometimes. How do you really know if he's incapable of meeting them?
Is this a serious question?
Andrei at Paint Touches had the exact same take a few weeks ago. Hope you let him know how weird it was.
So while I will get into some of the stats in a minute, I want to try and emphasize that a lot of the hate going towards Caedin isn't even basketball related. Shaka and the staff have done a very poor job of protecting him. They set unreasonable expectations early on and have unintentionally made him the face of the season by continuing to start him as the losses mount.
https://painttouches.com/2026/01/07/greska-the-caedin-hamilton-conundrum-marquette-shaka-smart/
#88
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Going Positive
Last post by Scoop Snoop - Today at 04:07:56 PMQuote from: Vander Blue Man Group on Today at 03:58:22 PM
Look, I know we have had our differences of opinion, but please, I'm begging you-don't ever post that photo again.
#89
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Radio show 2/5
Last post by tower912 - Today at 04:02:26 PMI believe Hamilton was the hardest worker during the offseason. I don't believe Shaka was engaged in some sort of long con. Clearly, it didn't trabslate to games this season. But, as I posted above, Shaka also hyped Oso, TKo, Omax, Stevie, Kam, Justin. Not coaching malpractice
#90
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Radio show 2/5
Last post by UWW2MU - Today at 03:59:02 PMQuote from: Pakuni on Today at 03:51:56 PMInflating expectations for players incapable of meeting them is coaching malpractice.
You've got some weird takes sometimes. How do you really know if he's incapable of meeting them? And maybe, just MAYBE the kid actually does show the potential but has difficulty putting it together at game time and supporting him publicly is to try and demonstrate Shaka's confidence in him? Oooorrrr... any other of a million reasons Shaka had for pumping him up??
Nah, you probably know best since I'm sure you're around them for every practice, every scrimmage, every training session, etc.