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2025-26 College Hoops Thread by MarquetteMike1977
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Shaka Smart, if you read scoop... by Scoop Snoop
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I know this is harsh but..... by WhiteTrash
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#81
The Superbar / Re: RIP Washington Post
Last post by Jockey - Today at 08:55:29 AM
This was the plan from the day Bezos bought it. He's become just one more henchman.
#82
The Superbar / Re: '25-26 NBA Thread
Last post by Pakuni - Today at 08:53:54 AM
Quote from: The Sultan on Today at 08:29:02 AMProbably because Lebron was drafted into nearly the least pacey era in NBA era. Games averaged 10 less shots a game, and a whopping 23 less three point shots a game back then.

While true, rookie LeBron still took more shots per game (18.9 to 15.9) than Flagg and got to the line more often (5.8 attempts per game to 4.6). He shot fewer threes (2.7 to 3.5).
Flagg has been more efficient (.517 eFG/.562 TS%) than LeBron (.438 eFG/.488 TS%).
#83
The Superbar / Re: RIP Washington Post
Last post by Scoop Snoop - Today at 08:53:45 AM
We have a constitutional republic? I thought that got blown up.

Happy to hear that the Post will concentrate mostly on national politics. We need more of that.
#84
Hangin' at the Al / Re: I know this is harsh but.....
Last post by Scoop Snoop - Today at 08:50:13 AM
Quote from: The Sultan on Today at 08:23:35 AMOh I am pretty sure that if this talent isn't upgraded and results don't improve next year, he will very likely not have a job come Fall 2027.

If that happens, the comments in another thread regarding CEOs receiving golden parachutes after being fired for poor performance are a great analogy. Wojo got a really nice golden parachute, as would Shaka. 
#85
The Superbar / RIP Washington Post
Last post by MU82 - Today at 08:48:29 AM
Not technically dead, but a foot in the grave after massive playoffs were just announced. They are eliminating the Sports department, and just about eliminating local and international news, to concentrate mostly on national politics. And we'll see how long even that survives.

I had canceled my subscription two years ago when Bezos surrendered autonomy to the power-that-be.

Whether one likes or dislikes the "legacy" media, it is not good for our constitutional republic IMHO when a major watchdog against unfettered power gets blown to bits.
#86
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Shaka Smart, if you read s...
Last post by Scoop Snoop - Today at 08:36:25 AM
Quote from: The Sultan on Today at 08:20:01 AMNow that they are receiving compensation, they should be treated like any other employee. Either they get the job done or it's time to upgrade.

This!
#87
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Shaka Smart, if you read s...
Last post by The Sultan - Today at 08:32:27 AM
Thanks.

Regardless, I think there will be another opening next season. Sean Jones was injured in the first half of the season and will miss more than 30% of our contests. Read into that what you will.
#88
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Shaka Smart, if you read s...
Last post by tower912 - Today at 08:30:41 AM
Welcome back.
#89
The Superbar / Re: '25-26 NBA Thread
Last post by The Sultan - Today at 08:29:02 AM
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on Today at 06:06:43 AMCooper Flagg is the first teenager with 3 consecutive 30+ point games. I'm honestly surprised LeBron never did this.

Probably because Lebron was drafted into nearly the least pacey era in NBA era. Games averaged 10 less shots a game, and a whopping 23 less three point shots a game back then.
#90
Hangin' at the Al / Re: I know this is harsh but.....
Last post by The Sultan - Today at 08:23:35 AM
Quote from: Elonsmusk on February 01, 2026, 10:20:18 AMNominee for dumbest post of 2026.

Oh I am pretty sure that if this talent isn't upgraded and results don't improve next year, he will very likely not have a job come Fall 2027. I think panda has a very good understanding that the people writing checks to support this program are beyond annoyed with this season and Shaka's approach.

And I think by definition that means he will be on the hot seat.