********OFFICIAL GAME THREAD********

Bkocats

Heisman
Jan 2, 2011
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I've defended Skal all season - and will continue to believe he'll eventually improve. But at this time, he's a detriment. I'm sorry for him, but it is what it is. Plenty of time for him to learn
 

blubo

Heisman
Oct 14, 2014
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"this team will no way be as good as the '10 wall team, ant davis team, or last year's team"----dook vitale dec 12, 2015. duh.
 
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Yes, they have a long way to go. I like Cal's use of the weave to create lanes to the rim but this team is still nowhere close to how good they can be. They suck right now when a national title is the goal but that's okay.

If you wanna say they aren't at a level where they can win a title I agree.

I just think "suck" is a bit strong lol
 

Bluest Member

All-Conference
Dec 26, 2009
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There's a big difference between haters and frustrated fans. It's up to you to figure out which is which. Why are you struggling with the posters that are obviously frustrated at our poor play? It's okay to be a sunshine pumper like you but there are people that are going to be upset at the bad play given the talent level. Figure it out.

One Half doesn't make the game,when will negative Nancie boys like you learn that? Kentucky is by 21 points and you are crying.This team is young,learning,and getting better. Get over it
 
Jan 29, 2003
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Why are you struggling with the posters that are obviously frustrated at our poor play? It's okay to be a sunshine pumper like you but there are people that are going to be upset at the bad play given the talent level. Figure it out.
Q: what are you talking about, poor play? We're up by 20 in a game we were favored by 13.
You say: well, earlier we were playing poorly!
Q: maybe you're coming to conclusions too early in a game? Why not wait to see if we lose before freaking out?

Maybe he's not a sunshine pumper - maybe you just freak out when we're behind 2-0.....
 

blubo

Heisman
Oct 14, 2014
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I've defended Skal all season - and will continue to believe he'll eventually improve. But at this time, he's a detriment. I'm sorry for him, but it is what it is. Plenty of time for him to learn
he'll probably be great someday, but given his lack of playing experience before coming to uk, it's looking like we won't see anything this year near what he may become. even so, he'll be a high pick in the nba next year on potential alone.
 
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Jamal Mercer

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Feb 7, 2008
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I've agreed with quite a few things DV has said today but him trying make sure the world knows we aren't great is amazing.
 

xtra12

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Mar 18, 2007
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Hawkins and Skal the only two players with no rebounds.... Wow.

Lee seriously came to play tonight. Well done.

I had to listen to this one on the radio, so this thread helped alot!
 
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kyjeff1

Heisman
Sep 8, 2012
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I've defended Skal all season - and will continue to believe he'll eventually improve. But at this time, he's a detriment. I'm sorry for him, but it is what it is. Plenty of time for him to learn
Yeah, a player with his size and skill set should get 8 and 5 by accident. It's like he's trying to collect goose eggs. Baffling.
 
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Bkocats

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he'll probably be great someday, but given his lack of playing experience before coming to uk, it's looking like we won't see anything this year near what he may become. even so, he'll be a high pick in the nba next year on potential alone.
that's true - and I do think he'll be very good. Just not here, or now.
 

kat57

Junior
Mar 3, 2003
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This has ben a 2nd half team. A lot of Cal's teams are better in the 2nd half.
 

katwest

Heisman
Feb 16, 2003
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Good job cats, good win, they played much better in the second half, just wish we could have scored more than 1 point the last three and a half minutes.
 
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Yeah, a player with his size and skill set should get 8 and 5 by accident. It's like he's trying to collect goose eggs. Baffling.
My guess is his head is spinning, everyone coaching him, cal all over him, disappointed in his own play. I do think he'll be much better by year end, but he's not going to get any physically stronger by then. He just needs to learn how to compensate for that.
 

kyjeff1

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Q: what are you talking about, poor play? We're up by 20 in a game we were favored by 13.
You say: well, earlier we were playing poorly!
Q: maybe you're coming to conclusions too early in a game? Why not wait to see if we lose before freaking out?

Maybe he's not a sunshine pumper - maybe you just freak out when we're behind 2-0.....
Obviously you quoted the wrong person. You will not see one post by me trashing the team, all I said to Caneintally is "why do you struggle to understand that there will be fans on here that are frustrated… "
I haven't said anything at all in this thread, or any other thread, that isn't true and I dam sure didn't blow a gasket like so many others. In fact I've been very relaxed all game long but go ahead and continue to quote the wrong people. Have fun with that.
 

kyjeff1

Heisman
Sep 8, 2012
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One Half doesn't make the game,when will negative Nancie boys like you learn that? Kentucky is by 21 points and you are crying.This team is young,learning,and getting better. Get over it
Another person that either misunderstood my post or quoted the wrong person. Where the heck do you see where I was being negative? Read it again. I was simply explaining to Cane that it is NOT far fetched to understand that Some on this board are going to be negative given the first half performance by UK.
Reading comprehension can be your friend.
 

kyjeff1

Heisman
Sep 8, 2012
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If you wanna say they aren't at a level where they can win a title I agree.

I just think "suck" is a bit strong lol
Opinions vary.
I'm actually very positive about this team. I'm glad they suck now, they are 9-1 and suck. That's awesome because when they don't suck they are going to be impressive to watch.