Kentucky big man Aaron Bradshaw opts to Ohio State
Kentucky's DJ Wagner has entered the portal
The parentheses use needs some work. Two were opened, but only one was closed.
Quote from: Too Big Pig on Apr 15, 2024, 07:35 PMThe parentheses use needs some work. Two were opened, but only one was closed.
WELL shit. I'll think of something tomorrow. Just don't have the time right now.
https://x.com/MikeHoopsPage/status/1780428085101232334
hate to see it.
And Bama kinda went cheap on its football hire but hard to imagine they are "broke".
Quote from: animal on Apr 17, 2024, 11:18 AMAnd Bama kinda went cheap on its football hire but hard to imagine they are "broke".
Bama isn't the kind of fanbase to donate to the NIL to support basketball.
I think it's almost pure $$$$$$$$$ now.
Can I get more there than I can here?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 17, 2024, 11:39 AMI think it's almost pure $$$$$$$$$ now.
Can I get more there than I can here?
If you know you ain't making shit in the pros or won't sniff the pros but still seen as a commodity in college basketball you have to maximize your worth.
I think they should take that super senior thing and reward guys that stayed thru graduation at ONE place...gets them a free year or eligibility
Fix the portal rules.
Easy fix. You have to regulate NIL more. Put an exemption on one transfer, but after that you get capped on NIL earnings for each subsequent transfer. You can't keep upping the ante with multiple transfers.
The capitalist side of me says it's wrong to restrict a person's ability to earn income and for that person to maximize their value.
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Apr 17, 2024, 12:32 PMEasy fix. You have to regulate NIL more. Put an exemption on one transfer, but after that you get capped on NIL earnings for each subsequent transfer. You can't keep upping the ante with multiple transfers.
Should we cap your income after you change jobs X number of times?
Should coaches be capped after they have moved X number of times?
Quote from: Usafhawg on Apr 17, 2024, 12:47 PMShould we cap your income after you change jobs X number of times?
Should coaches be capped after they have moved X number of times?
I doubt I could take a new job 3 or more times in 4/5 years (especially if it was lateral moves like many of these kids do from p5 to p5) without the very least having to do some heavy explaining in the interview process. I get that the kids need to maximize their pay, but there can exist a universe where college athletes earn for their performance
and the institutions (and the fans that are largely supporting their NIL) are protected with some kind of contractual enforcement.
Quote from: BASS on Apr 17, 2024, 12:37 PMThe capitalist side of me says it's wrong to restrict a person's ability to earn income and for that person to maximize their value.
Exactly. You can't restrict it.
Only thing that would really prompt a change in NIL is if a little ole school like Arkansas created an advantage.
Seems the most fair thing to do would be for schools and players enter into contracts that protect both parties.
From the schools perspective, maybe that contract could include non competes and claw back of monies paid. For example, a contract could be executed that stipulates that a player on scholarship has to reimburse the school for the years he received free education, housing, food, etc. Maybe there should be buy out clauses.
If these guys and gals are adults and employees, then they should play by the same rules as regular working joes.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 17, 2024, 01:44 PMSeems the most fair thing to do would be for schools and players enter into contracts that protect both parties.
From the schools perspective, maybe that contract could include non competes and claw back of monies paid. For example, a contract could be executed that stipulates that a player on scholarship has to reimburse the school for the years he received free education, housing, food, etc. Maybe there should be buy out clauses.
If these guys and gals are adults and employees, then they should play by the same rules as regular working joes.
One I'd like to see for football players is a balloon payment added to the end which is only payable if the athlete plays in his team's bowl game (if they go to one).
Fuck the players. No more dumbed down academic standards.
Agree on the contract option.
the nil deals these guys get are thru contracts. the player is required to fill certain obligations - card signings, pimping a product, public appearances, etc.
you see some of them enter the portal and then take forever to announce where they are going, jefferson and sanders come to mind. they were waiting for their deal(s) to come to an end.
I agree you should be able to maximize your earning potential. It's just never affected the best sports model, college sports, in such a way before. At least not in a way that wasn't inherently illegal by NCAA rules.
The only group who can stop this is donors seeking players to promote their products, or boosters who want their teams to win games.
Winning is everything. No matter the cost. It's the American way.
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Apr 17, 2024, 01:08 PMI doubt I could take a new job 3 or more times in 4/5 years (especially if it was lateral moves like many of these kids do from p5 to p5) without the very least having to do some heavy explaining in the interview process. I get that the kids need to maximize their pay, but there can exist a universe where college athletes earn for their performance and the institutions (and the fans that are largely supporting their NIL) are protected with some kind of contractual enforcement.
It happens where I work all the time. It isn't a lateral move if you're getting more money and/or playing time.
In your interview process scenario - "A new opportunity presented itself and I felt I would be able to grow more with this opportunity". "The new position wasn't what I was made to believe it was when I accepted the position". All sorts of easy explanations for this.
Where I work there are TONS of people that do this. They are chasing the almighty dollar.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Apr 17, 2024, 02:17 PMIt happens where I work all the time. It isn't a lateral move if you're getting more money and/or playing time.
In your interview process scenario - "A new opportunity presented itself and I felt I would be able to grow more with this opportunity". "The new position wasn't what I was made to believe it was when I accepted the position". All sorts of easy explanations for this.
Where I work there are TONS of people that do this. They are chasing the almighty dollar.
Yeah, it would be a bit different for me. In research, many projects can take the better part of a year or multiple years to complete. If I'm bouncing from lab to lab, I'm not likely to have any tangible results (published papers mainly) that would make me attractive to a new PI.
Quote from: BASS on Apr 17, 2024, 12:37 PMThe capitalist side of me says it's wrong to restrict a person's ability to earn income and for that person to maximize their value.
The capitalist system includes multi-year contracts, noncompetes, etc.
I see a lot of people talking about capitalism that have never lived in a truly capitalist system.
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Apr 17, 2024, 02:23 PMYeah, it would be a bit different for me. In research, many projects can take the better part of a year or multiple years to complete. If I'm bouncing from lab to lab, I'm not likely to have any tangible results (published papers mainly) that would make me attractive to a new PI.
BUT - what if you could stay in the same lab, but just work for a different company? That is what happens here.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 17, 2024, 01:43 PMOnly thing that would really prompt a change in NIL is if a little ole school like Arkansas created an advantage.
Yes
If our chicken pigs win a natty they'll say it was because free angency and NIL and they'll be right.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Apr 17, 2024, 02:30 PMI see a lot of people talking about capitalism that have never lived in a truly capitalist system.
And you have? Please expound on this.
Quote from: Lurk on Apr 17, 2024, 02:53 PMAnd you have? Please expound on this.
Nope. None of us have.
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Apr 17, 2024, 01:08 PMI doubt I could take a new job 3 or more times in 4/5 years (especially if it was lateral moves like many of these kids do from p5 to p5) without the very least having to do some heavy explaining in the interview process. I get that the kids need to maximize their pay, but there can exist a universe where college athletes earn for their performance and the institutions (and the fans that are largely supporting their NIL) are protected with some kind of contractual enforcement.
My first three years of college were at tthe different universities and no one gave a shit.
It's fair to allow student athletes the same courtesy.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Apr 17, 2024, 02:47 PMBUT - what if you could stay in the same lab, but just work for a different company? That is what happens here.
Depends on the setup. I know people have transfered within places like the Salk Institute, but many of us (those that have yet to earn our PHD) work directly under what is essentially an independent contractor (even though many are under the umbrella of the university).
Quote from: animal on Apr 17, 2024, 02:51 PMYes
If our chicken pigs win a natty they'll say it was because free angency and NIL and they'll be right.
Been thinking about this too. Just like the talking heads began to minimize our hire by saying Cal was just beating the mob out of town, I'm sure they will belittle any championship runs as something different than what the true blue bloods are doing in the current climate. They'll do it "the right way", while we're buying manufactured titles.
Don't know how to post it but looks like KJ portalled into the Washington county detention center
Quote from: Pighair on Apr 17, 2024, 03:10 PMDon't know how to post it but looks like KJ portalled into the Washington county detention center
Starting his Razorback career off right.
Looks like he's staying in good playing shape.
Detainee Information
JEFFERSON, KENNETH
1060 COVINGTON ST
OVIEDO, FL 32765
Detainee ID: 283106
Released 4/17/2024 at 14:34
Mugshot Age at Booking: 22
Race: B
Sex: M
Eyes: BRN
Hair: BLK
Height: 6' 03"
Weight: 266 lbs.
Booking Date: 04/17/2024
Booking Time: 14:13
Arresting Agency
FVPD
He might want to get his run blocking assignments down for when he tries out for TE in a professional football league
Real strenuous offseason program down there if he's coming in at 266.
Quote from: HogOfWar on Apr 17, 2024, 03:12 PMStarting his Razorback career off right.
I think you mean whatever the fuck mascot Central Florida has. The fighting Guses
Am I reading it right? He did 20 minutes of hard time?
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 17, 2024, 03:28 PMAm I reading it right? He did 20 minutes of hard time?
If released means what it sounds like. My math puts it at 21 minutes but who's counting.
Quote from: animal on Apr 17, 2024, 03:27 PMI think you mean whatever the fuck mascot Central Florida has. The fighting Guses
I was thinking KJ Jackson.
What the hell is Jefferson doing back in Fayetteville?
I had never noticed the "prior bookings" column on the Washington County website, damn some dudes working overtime to get arrested.
Quote from: HogOfWar on Apr 17, 2024, 03:36 PMI was thinking KJ Jackson.
What the hell is Jefferson doing back in Fayetteville?
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Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 17, 2024, 03:28 PMAm I reading it right? He did 20 minutes of hard time?
The man can't keep him down no more. He's rich, bitch!
Reckless driving in May of 2023 (https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/ucf-quarterback-kj-jefferson-arrested-in-arkansas)
Fuck
.
For going 100 in a 70? Heck I've done far worse, just not in Fayetteville.
Jeremy Roach is a target for Cal apparently. Dude portaled out of Dook.
Quote from: animal on Apr 17, 2024, 05:08 PMJeremy Roach is a target for Cal apparently. Dude portaled out of Dook.
I'm just going to assume Cal is in on every high level transfer as a "water-is-wet" state of normal operations, just to save me from the anticipation/letdown. Though this guy would definitely help add instant leadership and high level talent. Kid is an improved scorer (40% from 3 and 80% from the stripe) and has really good handles. Me want.
Quote from: Lurk on Apr 17, 2024, 05:01 PMNot an illustrious start.
:D
Just trying to get my post count up.
Quote from: animal on Apr 17, 2024, 05:08 PMJeremy Roach is a target for Cal apparently. Dude portaled out of Dook.
We're supposedly one of the favorites along with St. John's and Kentucky, which are the same 3 battling for Boogie Fland. Shirley we can get one of them.
Roach may remember the crowd support on the night they lost. He may want some of that.
Boogie incoming
This is based on a comment from Trilly Donavan.
https://twitter.com/ZurabBeridze12/status/1780782354010615994?t=l3hU4XOmyhSMe4LZRIRDLg&s=19 (https://twitter.com/ZurabBeridze12/status/1780782354010615994?t=l3hU4XOmyhSMe4LZRIRDLg&s=19)
https://twitter.com/BarstoolUA/status/1780796633359302750?t=ss5y8SKTVbss8w_o08VZuA&s=19 (https://twitter.com/BarstoolUA/status/1780796633359302750?t=ss5y8SKTVbss8w_o08VZuA&s=19)
this pleases me.
Well...it's out there now. And this kinda comeuppance is what's going to kill it/force reform. But I think it'll have to start happening across NCAAFB before we really see change...that's where the real dollars are and that may take a minute. We need to fully exploit this while we have our chance. It's our time for a change.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 17, 2024, 10:31 PMThis is based on a comment from Trilly Donavan.
https://twitter.com/ZurabBeridze12/status/1780782354010615994?t=l3hU4XOmyhSMe4LZRIRDLg&s=19 (https://twitter.com/ZurabBeridze12/status/1780782354010615994?t=l3hU4XOmyhSMe4LZRIRDLg&s=19)
https://twitter.com/BarstoolUA/status/1780796633359302750?t=ss5y8SKTVbss8w_o08VZuA&s=19 (https://twitter.com/BarstoolUA/status/1780796633359302750?t=ss5y8SKTVbss8w_o08VZuA&s=19)
(https://media.tenor.com/S2_k8jNhy1QAAAAC/the-mandalorian-this-is-the-way.gif)
Quote from: Doc Hogaday on Apr 17, 2024, 11:37 PMWell...it's out there now. And this kinda comeuppance is what's going to kill it/force reform. But I think it'll have to start happening across NCAAFB before we really see change...that's where the real dollars are and that may take a minute. We need to fully exploit this while we have our chance. It's our time for a change.
Once we start to play ball, NCAA and legislation will finally say enough's enough.
I'm glad someone finally convinced our boosters to get into a dick measuring contest.
So do we like Jerry now?
Fucking with Kentucky so bad almost makes up for Chad Morris. It does, actually. Fuck those slapdicks.
Quote from: piglosopher on Apr 18, 2024, 07:07 AMOnce we start to play ball, NCAA and legislation will finally say enough's enough.
"recruiting violations" will be headline
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 18, 2024, 07:57 AMFucking with Kentucky so bad almost makes up for Chad Morris. It does, actually. Fuck those slapdicks.
If we make a run in the tourney and they don't, our fans may run them off of Twitter.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Apr 18, 2024, 07:39 AMI'm glad someone finally convinced our boosters to get into a dick measuring contest.
Exactly.
Of all our big money people, Tyson is the one who came in clutch to get the ball rolling. I've liked from the moment he was all in on canning Dale and hiring Butch Davis.
Jerry Jones cares about basketball now? I find this one hard to believe. He should be buying some football players instead if that's true.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 18, 2024, 08:47 AMIf we make a run in the tourney and they don't, our fans may run them off of Twitter.
Nobody is better at trolling than Arkansas fans when we're good. We just haven't been good in anything in forever.
Quote from: Trigger7672 on Apr 18, 2024, 10:12 AMJerry Jones cares about basketball now? I find this one hard to believe. He should be buying some football players instead if that's true.
yeah, i'm a little skeptical. where was his money when it was needed to buy pittman out or at least a couple of good o-linemen?
Maybe big money sees basketball as the biggest return on their investment. You can spend a mil in NIL and get 2 really good starters and a decent bench player. That's a significant contribution to building a championship in a sport where only 7-8 players see meaningful minutes. Compare that to football where you would need to buy a two deep on both lines and a hell of a qb to even sniff an opportunity at glory.
Or maybe he's just a big fan of how Bobby called them a bunch of slapdicks, and sees basketball as the best place to hurt them.
There may be a conflict of interest if he provided NIL for football. For some reason I think I read that somewhere.
Still doesn't make up for the Southwest Classic.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Apr 18, 2024, 11:17 AMStill doesn't make up for the Southwest Classic.
I loved it the first 3 years.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 18, 2024, 07:52 AMSo do we like Jerry now?
We've always kind of had to. There's always a balance to sugar daddies. You don't really want him but you want to keep him interested.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 18, 2024, 08:47 AMIf we make a run in the tourney and they don't, our fans may run them off of Twitter.
hashtag #copewithpope, which is more of a winner than he is.
Perhaps our big money honkeys were too busy making money to understand what NIL was. Now that they see other schools legally buying players they're "all in".
And I agree with the consensus. If Arkansas starts to dominate the NIL game, the rules will change. No one likes Arkansas achieving greatness, at anything.
https://twitter.com/TiptonEdits/status/1781067116805857302
Another L for Kentucky
Quote from: piglosopher on Apr 18, 2024, 07:38 PMhttps://twitter.com/TiptonEdits/status/1781067116805857302
Another L for Kentucky
They didn't want him.
Picked up RB from the portal.
https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/article/rodney-hill-florida-state-commits-transfer-arkansas-razorbacks-football-recruiting-230688171/?utm_source=247Sports%2520Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=240419_164221_ArkansasRazorbacks&utm_content=Image&lctg=26140&eid=872ae11b078dcba40cd7d8319ee59b1c9f74009df85fe5046e58e10b4a0c3ec2 (https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/article/rodney-hill-florida-state-commits-transfer-arkansas-razorbacks-football-recruiting-230688171/?utm_source=247Sports%2520Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=240419_164221_ArkansasRazorbacks&utm_content=Image&lctg=26140&eid=872ae11b078dcba40cd7d8319ee59b1c9f74009df85fe5046e58e10b4a0c3ec2)
"Former Florida State running back Rodney Hill has committed to transfer to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Hill, 5-10, 190, will be a redshirt-sophomore in 2024 with three years of eligibility remaining."
Quote from: piglosopher on Apr 18, 2024, 07:38 PMhttps://twitter.com/TiptonEdits/status/1781067116805857302
Another L for Kentucky
Nice beer belly. Maybe Titboss can give him a call about an OT spot.
Quote from: HogOfWar on Apr 19, 2024, 04:59 PMPicked up RB from the portal.
https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/article/rodney-hill-florida-state-commits-transfer-arkansas-razorbacks-football-recruiting-230688171/?utm_source=247Sports%2520Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=240419_164221_ArkansasRazorbacks&utm_content=Image&lctg=26140&eid=872ae11b078dcba40cd7d8319ee59b1c9f74009df85fe5046e58e10b4a0c3ec2 (https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/article/rodney-hill-florida-state-commits-transfer-arkansas-razorbacks-football-recruiting-230688171/?utm_source=247Sports%2520Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=240419_164221_ArkansasRazorbacks&utm_content=Image&lctg=26140&eid=872ae11b078dcba40cd7d8319ee59b1c9f74009df85fe5046e58e10b4a0c3ec2)
"Former Florida State running back Rodney Hill has committed to transfer to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Hill, 5-10, 190, will be a redshirt-sophomore in 2024 with three years of eligibility remaining."
Maybe he can gain about 40 lbs. and 4 inches so we can move him to lb
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Apr 19, 2024, 05:21 PMMaybe he can gain about 40 lbs. and 4 inches so we can move him to lb
Why do you hate Tony Bua and Grant Morgan?
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Apr 19, 2024, 05:27 PMWhy do you hate Tony Bua and Grant Morgan?
Jerico Nelson has entered the chat.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Apr 19, 2024, 05:27 PMWhy do you hate Tony Bua and Grant Morgan?
Then we moved Bua to safety and he was awful. Also cost us the Florida game with his stupidity.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Apr 19, 2024, 07:14 PMThen we moved Bua to safety and he was awful. Also cost us the Florida game with his stupidity.
Thatvwas a bad call
One of the worst calls since we've been in the SEC. And that's saying something.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5_2pOQyVY7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Dang it...all the good ones are getting taken.
His former coach went there. That one was expected.
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Apr 19, 2024, 05:21 PMMaybe he can gain about 40 lbs. and 4 inches so we can move him to lb
Speaking of, we got this guy, Larry Worth. Hope he is worth it.:cheese:
https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/article/larry-worth-jacksonville-state-commits-arkansas-razorbacks-transfer-portal-football-recruiting-visit-230742880/?utm_source=247Sports%2520Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=240420_171421_ArkansasRazorbacks&utm_content=Link&lctg=26140&eid=872ae11b078dcba40cd7d8319ee59b1c9f74009df85fe5046e58e10b4a0c3ec2 (https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/article/larry-worth-jacksonville-state-commits-arkansas-razorbacks-transfer-portal-football-recruiting-visit-230742880/?utm_source=247Sports%2520Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=240420_171421_ArkansasRazorbacks&utm_content=Link&lctg=26140&eid=872ae11b078dcba40cd7d8319ee59b1c9f74009df85fe5046e58e10b4a0c3ec2)
Razorback OL-Patterson opts to go to the portal
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6CNNBnRngV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Muss done got him a Justin Smith clone
Jeremy Roach going to Baylor...he was on the target list for Cal.
Baylor is gonna be tough
No Snaxx for us.
https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/article/snaxx-johnson-to-enter-transfer-portal-per-report-230831590/?utm_source=247Sports%2520Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=240422_142559_ArkansasRazorbacks&utm_content=Image&lctg=26140&eid=872ae11b078dcba40cd7d8319ee59b1c9f74009df85fe5046e58e10b4a0c3ec2 (https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/article/snaxx-johnson-to-enter-transfer-portal-per-report-230831590/?utm_source=247Sports%2520Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=240422_142559_ArkansasRazorbacks&utm_content=Image&lctg=26140&eid=872ae11b078dcba40cd7d8319ee59b1c9f74009df85fe5046e58e10b4a0c3ec2)
Saylor is taking her gams game to Maryland.
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Do they even appreciate such a good set of legs up there?
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 23, 2024, 07:26 AMDo they even appreciate such a good set of legs up there?
Why yes, yes we do. ;D
A small thing, but another sign of the times. The NBA doesn't list "College" any more. I was looking up Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves (I thought he was Kentucky), and saw that it is now listed as LAST ATTENDED. (His was Georgia).
I guess when you're on a new team every year LAST ATTENDED makes as much sense as anything.
Blake Boda, QB from Coastal Carolina will visit the Razorbacks next week according to somebody on the internet.
Boda was committed to UNLV for the 25 minutes that Petrino was there. A 2 star prospect out of high school.
If Petrino thinks he can play QB, he can play QB.
fland commits
https://x.com/taliagoodmanwbb/status/1783208402405241075?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
https://x.com/taliagoodmanwbb/status/1783613839067496583?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
Getting interest from some kid from Arkansas that played at Utah State for football. Anthony Switzer.
Why the fuck is Neighbors still here? What has he done to deserve another year?
Quote from: PorkyPig on Apr 26, 2024, 07:06 AMWhy the fuck is Neighbors still here? What has he done to deserve another year?
Watching women's college basketball soar in popularity while we let our program fall to shit is very Arkansas-ish.
We got Cal though so I'm willing to ignore the women's program issues for another year.
Quote from: PorkyPig on Apr 26, 2024, 07:06 AMWhy the fuck is Neighbors still here? What has he done to deserve another year?
He has a buyout. If he stays one more year he doesn't.
There is no point in throwing good money after bad for a sport few care much about.
I guess, but damn. Next year is going to be a real turd.
Thanks thread title guy.
You done gone and pissed off the ladies with that (not really) quip.
"Not really? That mother...... let's show him."
Quote from: egregious on Apr 26, 2024, 09:42 AMThanks thread title guy.
You done gone and pissed off the ladies with that (not really) quip.
"Not really? That mother...... let's show him."
I'm convinced every viewer of the Lady backs basketball squad is a woopig member. All 8 of you.
I tried watching a few games last year. I couldn't do more than a few trips up and down the court. It was tough to watch.
Now I'll say this, it doesn't seem like it is just the Ladybacks.
There are 4-8 elite teams in the country which are a pleasure to watch. There still miss layups and such but the game is actually a much more pure product. Once you get past those 4-8 teams though the quality diminishes greatly.
I think the Women's NCAA tournament beginning at the Elite 8 will grow in popularity but all the other games will be tuned out. Clark played like a guy from a jump shot perspective which isn't most women. She was exciting and there was a compelling story to go along with her game. Now that she is gone I think it reverts back to what it has always been.
That and the fact she was on track to, and did, break pistol pete's all time scoring record. These kind of things only happen generationally.
Funny enough, her NIL deals made her more money than her professional salary will. People know who she is but not hardly any WNBA players.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6SJ9uns71e/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Tang took a Fall
good for him.
Quote from: piglosopher on Apr 26, 2024, 02:38 PMFunny enough, her NIL deals made her more money than her professional salary will. People know who she is but not hardly any WNBA players.
Her wnba contact will pay her less most people on this board make
Quote from: BASS on Apr 28, 2024, 07:44 AMHer wnba contact will pay her less most people on this board make
But she will have more groupies than most of us
most people on this board got a $28 million contract from nike?
she got paid.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 28, 2024, 08:47 AMmost people on this board got a $28 million contract from nike?
she got paid.
Thanks, Biden.
You didn't get yours?
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 28, 2024, 08:47 AMmost people on this board got a $28 million contract from nike?
she got paid.
Her wnba salary is $76k
Quote from: egregious on Apr 28, 2024, 08:26 AMBut she will have more groupies than most of us
Speak for yourself.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 28, 2024, 08:47 AMmost people on this board got a $28 million contract from nike?
she got paid.
He specifically said "her wnba contract."
Of course she's getting endorsements, and deservedly so. Probably would have gotten the same deal had she gone back to Iowa for another year. It's not like Nike is banking on that sweet exposure from the least profitable pro sports league (including virtually all minor league baseball and hockey).
Quote from: Gambler on Apr 28, 2024, 10:44 AMSpeak for yourself.
Why I threw in the "most" modifier
That is what you call "internet savvy".
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 28, 2024, 08:47 AMmost people on this board got a $28 million contract from nike?
she got paid.
would love to know how Nike quantifies if that investment ever pays off.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 28, 2024, 11:52 AMwould love to know how Nike quantifies if that investment ever pays off.
You don't think girls buy Nike gear?
It should be noted that Battle, Blocker, Davis, and Menifield are all still just hanging out in the portal.
What's up Muss, you don't have a need for them out in SoCal?
Quote from: Too Big Pig on Apr 28, 2024, 01:25 PMIt should be noted that Battle, Blocker, Davis, and Menifield are all still just hanging out in the portal.
What's up Muss, you don't have a need for them out in SoCal?
Haven't really followed that real closely but to my knowledge nobody has said who's offered some of those fellers. Maybe UALR.
Quote from: Too Big Pig on Apr 28, 2024, 01:25 PMIt should be noted that Battle, Blocker, Davis, and Menifield are all still just hanging out in the portal.
What's up Muss, you don't have a need for them out in SoCal?
I don't really understand by Blocker hasn't been signed yet.
Battle has visited TCU and KState. Rumor is Devo is going to Okie lite. Blocker has been quiet. Wouldn't mind him returning.
I wouldn't mind Battle returning.
I don't really want Battle back. He doesn't make the other guys around him better.
Quote from: Trigger7672 on Apr 29, 2024, 06:22 AMI don't really want Battle back. He doesn't make the other guys around him better.
For Battle, there are not guys around him.
But when he gets on a heater, he sure can score.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 29, 2024, 07:53 AMFor Battle, there are not guys around him.
But when he gets on a heater, he sure can score.
Battle is a classic "good stats, bad team" guy. He relies on being ball dominant and drawing fouls. He's below average finishing at the rim and he's maybe a slightly above average three point shooter. He's trash on defense. I don't see the need for him with the talent Cal is bringing in right now.
Aidoo incoming.
quaintnce ends up at arizona st.
weird that the kid would pick a team that finished 14-18 last year.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 29, 2024, 11:18 AMquaintnce ends up at arizona st.
weird that the kid would pick a team that finished 14-18 last year.
I'm sure he got a huge bag of money. He'll be there one year and then portal out for another bag of money.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Apr 29, 2024, 10:44 AMAidoo incoming.
So he's a lock to Baylor/NC. Got it.
Aidoo just picked up a 247 crystal ball prediction for the good guys.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Apr 29, 2024, 07:22 PMRetard.
Pretty sure not one person here (or much anywhere else) gives a good goddamn what you think of them.
KK back in the portal
https://twitter.com/247HSHoops/status/1785112110336299139?t=pMPh5lzKVNQV8s4R-dOx_A&s=19 (https://twitter.com/247HSHoops/status/1785112110336299139?t=pMPh5lzKVNQV8s4R-dOx_A&s=19)
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Apr 29, 2024, 07:37 PMPretty sure not one person here (or much anywhere else) gives a good goddamn what you think of them.
I accept your apology.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 29, 2024, 08:09 PMKK back in the portal
https://twitter.com/247HSHoops/status/1785112110336299139?t=pMPh5lzKVNQV8s4R-dOx_A&s=19 (https://twitter.com/247HSHoops/status/1785112110336299139?t=pMPh5lzKVNQV8s4R-dOx_A&s=19)
Must be a P5 school showing interest.
I think so too. Would lovw for him to return to LR thiugh.
Quote from: animal on Apr 29, 2024, 08:22 PMMust be a P5 school showing interest.
I didn't know his numbers were that good. Probably so.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Apr 29, 2024, 08:12 PMI accept your apology.
If you're coming to Kentucky for the derby, we should get together. I would LOVE to meet you in person.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Apr 29, 2024, 09:18 PMIf you're coming to Kentucky for the derby, we should get together. I would LOVE to meet you in person.
I'm not sure he's real. More likely a team of Russian hackers running a manufactured online persona. They're just leaning too hard into troll levels to be believable.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Apr 29, 2024, 09:18 PMIf you're coming to Kentucky for the derby, we should get together. I would LOVE to meet you in person.
Come on now, a big balla shot calla like HTL doesn't consort with riff raff.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Apr 29, 2024, 09:18 PMIf you're coming to Kentucky for the derby, we should get together. I would LOVE to meet you in person.
Lol
Quote from: Usafhawg on Apr 30, 2024, 06:27 AMAs expected. Still a bitch.
I've got a wedding. Plus, you give off serial killer vibes.
3/7/8 over 2/3/6/7/8
Quote from: animal on Apr 29, 2024, 08:22 PMMust be a P5 school showing interest.
The most that UALR could pay him was $100k.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Apr 29, 2024, 09:18 PMIf you're coming to Kentucky for the derby, we should get together. I would LOVE to meet you in person.
https://youtu.be/ZOSpM1uaBNc
Brandon Garrison (Ok. St.) to Kentucky.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Apr 29, 2024, 09:18 PMIf you're coming to Kentucky for the derby, we should get together. I would LOVE to meet you in person.
Do they even HAVE Sonics in Louisville?
Quote from: hit_that_line on Apr 30, 2024, 06:45 AMI've got a wedding. Plus, you give off serial killer vibes.
3/7/8 over 2/3/6/7/8
At least you aren't lying about going this year...baby steps.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on Apr 30, 2024, 10:47 AMAt least you aren't lying about going this year...baby steps.
I didn't say I went to Churchill last year. The Breeders' Cup was at Keeneland. Will be at Del Mar again this year.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Apr 30, 2024, 11:14 AMI didn't say I went to Churchill last year. The Breeders' Cup was at Keeneland. Will be at Del Mar again this year.
You staying at the Surf and Turf RV park? There is a Denny's near by.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 30, 2024, 11:28 AMYou staying at the Surf and Turf RV park? There is a Denny's near by.
Perfect. Denny's is just a Waffle House for people that don't know how to fight.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 30, 2024, 11:28 AMYou staying at the Surf and Turf RV park? There is a Denny's near by.
Probably go back to Addison.
I know we all got a good chuckle at how the jellies were taking it on the chin during the hiring process, but Pope is putting together a pretty good team from the portal. In addition to the okie st center, they nabbed Lamont Butler from SD St and probably the best pure shooter in Koby Brea. Next season should be really interesting.
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on May 01, 2024, 10:41 PMI know we all got a good chuckle at how the jellies were taking it on the chin during the hiring process, but Pope is putting together a pretty good team from the portal. In addition to the okie st center, they nabbed Lamont Butler from SD St and probably the best pure shooter in Koby Brea. Next season should be really interesting.
I fully expect UNC,Duke,Kansas, and Kentucky to be relevant almost every single year in basketball, almost no matter who their coach is, and at least recruit high level talent. Cal brought a different caliber of recruit to KY, with not only his name but KY's blue blood, but probably didn't manage the portal with the high school guys well enough to have a "mature" enough team to compete in the tournament environment but I think he's seen the light or been given the resources to adapt and has that chip on his shoulder.
Kentucky and Arkansas are both right therein the portal rankings in 247. Not a big shocker. Cal is going to recruit at a high level here on his rep and Kentucky is going to continue to recruit at a high level on their name and history.
Quote from: hit_that_line on Apr 30, 2024, 11:14 AMI didn't say I went to Churchill last year. The Breeders' Cup was at Keeneland. Will be at Del Mar again this year.
You lied about going to Kentucky for the week when you weren't there.
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on May 01, 2024, 10:41 PMI know we all got a good chuckle at how the jellies were taking it on the chin during the hiring process, but Pope is putting together a pretty good team from the portal. In addition to the okie st center, they nabbed Lamont Butler from SD St and probably the best pure shooter in Koby Brea. Next season should be really interesting.
Kentucky is bringing in a lot of decent role players, but so far no great ones. At least none that have shown themselves to be great thus far. They should be able to shoot well, but defense and shot creation look to be lacking.
Their fans are jizzing themselves over the prospect of getting Jaxson Robinson. Yes, the same one who played here, and at A&M, and most recently at BYU.
Criswell going back to UNC.
Quote from: animal on May 02, 2024, 08:07 AMCriswell going back to UNC.
Feels like he came here to compete and we fucked him out of the chance. "KJ threw an interception on a running play and is chopping skittles on the sideline? Nope, sorry Criswell you're still not going in."
Quote from: buff2.0 on May 02, 2024, 08:15 AMFeels like he came here to compete and we fucked him out of the chance. "KJ threw an interception on a running play and is chopping skittles on the sideline? Nope, sorry Criswell you're still not going in."
I had higher hopes but after seeing him for a few series in a real game I had less higher hopes.
Though it was tough to grade any QB last season with no blockers
Quote from: animal on May 02, 2024, 08:38 AMI had higher hopes but after seeing him for a few series in a real game I had less higher hopes.
Though it was tough to grade any QB last season with no blockers
And no QB corch.
The Giants had better coaching last year than we did.
Not the NFL team. The Little one.
https://x.com/petenakos_/status/1786902693803356185?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
Pussy
Clifford Omoruyi rumored to have turned down 2 million from another school to go to Alabama.
Battle committed to Gonzaga
Damn good for him
We have any visits coming up?
davis to okie st.
Quote from: vegashog on May 06, 2024, 06:29 PMdavis to okie st.
Makes sense, go to a progressive and gay friendly state.
Quote from: Lurk on May 06, 2024, 06:44 PMMakes sense, go to a progressive and gay friendly state.
We They still have fag drags over there.
Blocker to DePaul.
blocker wasn't coming back. assuming he left because of minutes, then he wasn't going to be seeing more with the team that's being put together.
Obviously nobody was tripping over themselves to get Blocker. Though Chicago is always nice.
No one that played for Muss followed him.
Quote from: Gambler on May 06, 2024, 08:05 PMNo one that played for Muss followed him.
Probably the rare but valid mutual decision.
Battle ended up at the best West Coast basketball school in the current era.
He is a point guard??? Since when? Good luck cowboy
https://x.com/goodmanhoops/status/1787623334663864321?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
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He definitely has a Lil Nas vibe. Perfect fit.
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Quote from: DrMongoose on May 06, 2024, 08:55 PMHe is a point guard??? Since when? Good luck cowboy
https://x.com/goodmanhoops/status/1787623334663864321?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
He will be right at home with all those pokes.
Quote from: HogOfWar on May 06, 2024, 11:15 PMHe will be right at home with all those pokes.
Don't they play in Brokeback Mountain Arena?
Quote from: Natty_Ice on May 06, 2024, 10:22 PM(https://media1.tenor.com/m/TopGWqz43csAAAAC/lamar-revenge-of-the-nerds.gif)
That's the exact vibe I have always gotten from him.
https://www.on3.com/news/arkansas-transfer-rb-dominique-johnson-commits-to-tcu/
Maryam Dauda to South Carolina. Portal definitely worked for her.
Quote from: Keyser Soooie on May 29, 2024, 11:13 AMMaryam Dauda to South Carolina. Portal definitely worked for her.
She will win trophies and awards there. Player development.
Quote from: Keyser Soooie on May 29, 2024, 11:13 AMMaryam Dauda to South Carolina. Portal definitely worked for her.
Good for her.
Seems like all the kids that portalled out also portalled UP which brings us to the questions no one in the media is asking and very concerning given the state of the women's game as a whole since there are still only about 15-20 quality teams.
Why did they want out and why couldn't we win with them? Not sure how the foreign kids Mike is bringing in will fare better.
The Camenzind twins are headed back to Nebraska from the softball team.
Jaxson Robinson to UK. His third SEC team, maybe he can actually see the floor this time?
https://x.com/kuhioaloy25/status/1799018532417810559
:maundoed:
https://x.com/UnnecRoughness/status/1799062788041810203?t=3tpOxjluhiWOUxUXnP2yoA&s=19 (https://x.com/UnnecRoughness/status/1799062788041810203?t=3tpOxjluhiWOUxUXnP2yoA&s=19)
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jun 07, 2024, 03:01 PM:maundoed:
https://x.com/UnnecRoughness/status/1799062788041810203?t=3tpOxjluhiWOUxUXnP2yoA&s=19 (https://x.com/UnnecRoughness/status/1799062788041810203?t=3tpOxjluhiWOUxUXnP2yoA&s=19)
Hilarious!
Isn't he supposed to say the answer as a question?
Coleman Hawkins to K State.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jun 07, 2024, 07:59 PMIsn't he supposed to say the answer as a question?
The host? No.
Looks like a good pickup for Nate to experiment with next year.
https://x.com/kileymcd/status/1801657153452708126
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 14, 2024, 11:52 AMLooks like a good pickup for Nate to experiment with next year.
https://x.com/kileymcd/status/1801657153452708126
With our hitting coach, hitting .230 with 50 strikeouts and batting .188 with runners in scoring position is within reach.
What are his numbers? I'm going to assume an automatic minimum 25% drop off
Quote from: piglosopher on Jun 14, 2024, 08:10 PMWhat are his numbers? I'm going to assume an automatic minimum 25% drop off
.288 avg
.418 OBP
.500-ish SLG
10 HR
13 SB
On one hand, expect a little decline for the increase in competition. On the other, he was a true freshman so expect some improvement. On the third hand, Nate.
Jayson Jones has entered the portal