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Subject: Lg 4 Season 20
Posted by: J
- Leader [49346417] Sun, Apr 27, 2003, 00:10
Lets start off with some Congrats...
Congrats to RSF on a great season, only my goons cost him a chance at the title, ummm, sorry 'bout that!
Congrats to balls for taking over my 2 year reign for the #1 recruiting class!
Of course, balls said his class was a +14...mine is a +15 :)
Lost a pretty damn good +11 class, including both of my starting guards. They were key in the Perdadores Final Four run!
I somehow managed to win 3 ties. But I lost my 4/4 tie that I was really hoping for. I won two 3-way ties and a 2-way tie. I dont think I've ever won anything over a 3-way tie.
Now, as for my recruits...
Brandon Griffin 6'4" GGGFFG (+4)
He will probably step right in as my SG. He shot 55.1%his senior year, 47.4% from 3.
Kenneth Bethune 6'7" GEGGFG (+6)
Don't really know what I should do with him. I dont really have room in my starting lineup for him, so he'll probably come off the bench his freshman year. Tough to keep a +6 guy on the bench, but, well, he's a freshman. He only shot 43.6% from the floor so that helps makes the decision easier.
Emmitt Seymour 6'5" FEFFEG (+5)
Probably as bad a +5 as I've ever had. First off, I dont believe in defense :) or smart people! He'll probably wind up as my backup point guard. Or I may just put him as NA for a while and let Mach Jr get some playing time.
I really don't know what to expect of this team. Ratings wise I can start a +31 starting 5 and have a +21 bench. Not bad :) But I'm not convinced that the ratings are all that accurate for some of these guys. Devers is a +7 and has been a bust. Puckett is pretty solid but he's a +8 and hasn't proven himself to me yet. I don't have any significant seniors, so this team could be pretty damn scary in season 21. I still expect an NTT bid this year. Maybe a top seed next year. |
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| 75 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Thu, May 29, 2003, 17:37
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After post #40 by J, my team promptly lost 2 in a row. Just be aware and don't let J get you too. ;)
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| 76 | Athletics Guy
ID: 224482821
Thu, May 29, 2003, 17:41
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I've lost 4 of my last 7 after post #40...you might be on to something.
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| 77 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Thu, May 29, 2003, 17:48
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First it was his thugs and now this crap. What's next?
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| 78 | RecycledSpinalFluid
ID: 204401122
Thu, May 29, 2003, 19:10
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Yeah, I've been monitoring that Jackson game since about a week into the season. That squad looks top notch, so it should be a death match (but atleast they won't club my players with aluminum baseball bats *cough* like *cough* J *cough*).
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| 79 | VID
ID: 22947267
Fri, May 30, 2003, 07:38
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Grats to all. No jinxing here, the Akron game will be tough although I beat them once already. I have a good squad but don't think it's a Final Four team. Maybe next year. I am deep though-have plus 3's on N/A.
We'll see what happens. Good luck to all.
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| 80 | VID
ID: 4511451117
Fri, May 30, 2003, 23:04
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Well hehe-so much for that:)
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| 81 | balls
ID: 154442820
Fri, May 30, 2003, 23:10
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VID, J Punk'd you too!
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| 82 | Athletics Guy
ID: 224482821
Sat, May 31, 2003, 01:37
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Thanks for not mentioning my team J, I won. :D
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| 83 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Thu, Jun 05, 2003, 14:27
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Hey, RSF, are you gonna go after Perry? If not I want to try to get him.
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| 84 | RecycledSpinalFluid
ID: 42121814
Thu, Jun 05, 2003, 16:05
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Yes I was/am, but I must be on drugs or something, as I f'd up this weeks recruiting, putting points on a wrong guy. I realized this yesterday when Perry's points still said only 9. I put the remaining 7 I had on him last night.
If you've got points to spare and want to go for him, go ahead and let me know.
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| 85 | VID
ID: 22947267
Thu, Jun 05, 2003, 17:08
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Grats J on your numero uno ranking!
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| 86 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Thu, Jun 05, 2003, 18:11
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Tough recruiting season for ya, RSF? :)
He is all yours. I just saw that his points where the same and didn't know what you were doing. Good luck with the rest of your recruiting.
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| 87 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 22100300
Thu, Jun 05, 2003, 23:14
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Who is coaching TH these days? Apparently someone, since the password hasn't changed, and apparently not well because the team sucks.
PLAY SLOWDOWN. The game is definitely tilted there. And why is a 7-ft good rebounder on the bench as a senior? No wonder TH has a losing record.
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| 88 | RecycledSpinalFluid
ID: 381122421
Thu, Jun 05, 2003, 23:35
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Tell me about it balls! I'm transitioning between jobs right now, working both of them and training the two people who are replacing me. Yeah, lots of spare time. Ugh...thanks again for the help. I think I have to drop off one of my 4 maxes and hammer out the backups.
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| 89 | Flying Polack
ID: 14156123
Sun, Jun 08, 2003, 10:02
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J-
Can you believe we're ranked #1 and #2 going into the playoffs? That's awesome. I can't believe it happened in the year we didn't schedule each other for games. I hope we get to play each other sometime in the NTT. I'd rather settle the score at the end of the season instead of the beginning.
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| 90 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Sat, Jun 14, 2003, 02:56
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WOW, three groupies grab 3 of the 4 #1 seeds in the NTT. I didn't look to see how many of us made the big dance but maybe this is the year one of takes home the crown.
My recruiting doesn't look all that promising now. In the past I would have had one or two clear leads and this season I have none. I just hope I can at least win one tie or get one of the guys I trail by 2 points on. I've got both N/A's available if needed.
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| 91 | RecycledSpinalFluid
ID: 204401122
Sat, Jun 14, 2003, 03:27
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And I pulled the #2 seed in the Non-Gurupian bracket.
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| 92 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Sat, Jun 14, 2003, 03:51
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Yep, we've got the 4 brackets pretty much covered. Now let's do something with it!
My first round opponent has a 7-11 record. I hope I don't jinx myself but I like my chances in that round. I still think my team is a year away from playing their best though.
good luck to all groupies, no matter what tournament you might be in.
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| 93 | Toral
Sustainer
ID: 2111201313
Sat, Jun 14, 2003, 07:12
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Well, I did make the NTT, which only gives me the pleasure, if I manange to beet the 8 seed in the first round, of losing to Tucson for the third time this year. Better it should be to a gurupie, I guess.
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| 94 | VID
ID: 22947267
Sat, Jun 14, 2003, 09:52
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Lost my second of three to Akron in the conference championship, limping into the NTT. Not sure what has happened but my scoring seems to have gone down the tubes.
To add insult to injury Akron caught me on my only lead. Didn't think anyone was near me and I only put six on the guy so it's all my fault. The irony is he's OOC, but I was caught by an IC team. Akron is really becoming my nemesis! Recruiting seems tougher this year for some odd reason. All ties and no leads.
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| 95 | Flying Polack
ID: 14156123
Sat, Jun 14, 2003, 10:40
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Congrats Balls although I don't know how you can be ranked ahead of me with two losses. It just doesn't seem fair.
I really thought this was going to be a rebuilding year for me as well, but my defense has been phenominal. I'm only allow 59 PPG on 40.7% shooting. I'm my previous 8 seasons my best was 67PPG on 45% shooting. That's quite a turnaround.
Recruiting is looking good for Reno as well. I'm in a 4/4 tie on Jacob Effinger who would look great at SF replacing the graduating Terrence Glover. I'm still 1/1 on Charlie Goff who would be a nice replacement for the graduating Jeremy Hartman.
I've got 3 0/0 leads on SF/SG type players. I'm also closing ground fast on 2 big guys who are 0/0 for the leader and can't see me coming.
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| 96 | Athletics Guy
ID: 2256104
Sat, Jun 14, 2003, 14:53
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I'm heading into the PTT as a #5 seed, about where I expected to be going into the season. I am doing pretty well on recruiting. I have 3 decent 0/0 backups, which is a first for me ever since program sizes were introduced. No walk-ons for me this time! :)
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| 97 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Sat, Jun 14, 2003, 15:11
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Well Toral, if we shall meet again I'll go ahead and let it be known that I really don't want to play you for a third time. Your teams have always been tough. I actually didnt notice our potential 2nd round match up, but did noticed you made the tourney. Doh!
Thanks FP! Yeah I was pretty shocked to see my team keep moving up the power rankings. I guess my stength of schedule might of had something to do with that. I'm not sure though.
Good Luck to the Phsyco Midgets as you will be missed in the NTT. We're still going to root for ya! :)
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| 99 | J
Leader
ID: 49346417
Mon, Jun 16, 2003, 23:32
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=(
Jack Buck, "I cannot believe what I just saw"
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| 100 | Athletics Guy
ID: 2256104
Tue, Jun 17, 2003, 00:03
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Bill Walton (on Jay Effinger): "Please, make a shot!"
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| 101 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Tue, Jun 17, 2003, 02:03
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Damn it, I have to face Toral for the 3rd time, 2nd time in 3 games. I seriously hate playing his teams.
Toral, they say that the 3rd time is a charm. Hopefully not this season though.
Tough, tough loss J. I'm sorry to see you exit so soon.
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| 102 | balls@office
ID: 35517620
Sat, Jun 21, 2003, 20:02
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Anyone up for exhibition games for next season?
My team # is 246.
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| 103 | Toral
Sustainer
ID: 2111201313
Sat, Jun 21, 2003, 20:14
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Congrats, balls. I just couldn't beat you, in 3 tries. Seemed to fall further and further behind each time we played. It's like real life, where I can't control [my] balls -- they seem to be able to overpower me.
This is either my last (or second last) SSB season, depending, on my recruiting class. This was planned; I don't like the new recruiting system; I paid $10 in to be able to try it out, but don't like it. Dropped my lg 1 team last year. Undoubtedly there are subtleties I haven't understood, and could if I tried; but the system on its face (local/winner/impact) is too simple-minded for me to want to pay to play. I don't want to pay, and don't want to continue as a perpetual small-market pushover.
I will remember the rivalry with you this last little while (and I may be back next season) fondly enough, even though I got trashed; as a conservative, I get used to losing.
Toral
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| 104 | balls@office
ID: 35517620
Sat, Jun 21, 2003, 20:49
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lol, Toral.
I hope you change your mind about leaving, but I understand if you do.
I think small market teams can be very succesful, you just gotta change your recruiting strategy a bit. I know I have an uphill battle being a small program, but that is a challenge I look forward to.
You know, you beat me the first seven(?) times we played and I'm just now slowly evening the score. Plus your teams used to trounce mine. Whereas mine are barely winning.
Like I said, I hope you change your mind. I have enjoyed our rivalry as well and would like to see it last even longer. Best of luck in whatever you decide, ya big wus.
;)
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| 105 | VID at wife's office
ID: 43543226
Sun, Jun 22, 2003, 10:47
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I actually like the new system. Have won more
ties under it than ever. If I don't win any ties
this year though it could be a disaster.
balls-I am in that 10/5 tournament but I will
play you some home/home scrimmages? Let
me know.
Good luck against Akron. Tough, tough
defensive squad!
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| 106 | J
ID: 285122017
Sun, Jun 22, 2003, 10:58
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I'm open for an exhibition game...
Mach - you're my game 1 (try and stay within 40 pts this time)
Polack - you're my game 3
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| 107 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Sun, Jun 22, 2003, 14:33
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Vid and J, I'll play ya both.
VID, thanks! I need all the luck I can get. It should be a good game though.
J, I signed you up for game 2.
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| 108 | Flying Polack
ID: 48914212
Mon, Jun 23, 2003, 12:49
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I'm open for 2 exhibition games and 3 regular season games if anyone is interested. Team #211.
What a crappy finish to the season. Grrrr.
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| 109 | RecycledSpinalFluid
ID: 42121814
Mon, Jun 23, 2003, 13:25
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I hear ya Flying Polack...
And I'll grab a exhibition with you for #2. I am wide open for exhibits.
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| 110 | VID
ID: 22947267
Mon, Jun 23, 2003, 17:06
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Good show. J and balls-you're on!
I'll schedule others as my credits permit!
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| 111 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Mon, Jun 23, 2003, 17:30
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Flying Polack, I'd play you in exhibition #1 if ya want.
RSF, I can take you on in game exh 3.
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| 112 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Tue, Jun 24, 2003, 15:31
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Up next for Tucson is the defending Champs, Topeka. I really don't think I stand a chance in this game. I think he is going to kill me in rebounds and that will make the difference for them.
Does anyone care to offer their suggestion on what I should try and run against them? Any help would be appreciated.
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| 113 | J
Leader
ID: 49346417
Tue, Jun 24, 2003, 19:09
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tough one balls! The only team he lost to played Norm/Zone, so don't think that really helps you much!
Anchorage lost to him by 1 with Norm/Man
Whatever you do will either be a great move or overcoaching! I overcoached. I made some changes to a 15-0 team....dumbass!!!
Good luck though, we're all pulling for ya!
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| 114 | VID
ID: 215291817
Tue, Jun 24, 2003, 19:19
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Good luck balls. I would go with what's worked for me before but that's me. If you change now and lose you will always wonder. Heck if you don't change and lose you will wonder!!:)
Either way good luck.
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| 115 | balls@office
ID: 35517620
Tue, Jun 24, 2003, 20:16
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thanks guys! I guess what I'm looking for is thoughts on trying to narrow the rebounding gap. Does norm, zone or man defense put you into a better position for rebounds. I kind of think zone does but I'm not quite sure. Any thoughts?
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| 116 | Athletics Guy
ID: 17555215
Tue, Jun 24, 2003, 22:44
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I'm not sure how much zone/man defense affects rebounding, but I do have some advice for you. First, you need to hire J as your assistant coach immediately. Then have him and the team practice on flagrant foul drills. I recommend you use your 2 NA players as the tackling dummies for that. Next, set your PF and C on Foul: More. With some luck, you'll knock Topeka's big men out of the game. They won't know what hit 'em! :)
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| 117 | J
Leader
ID: 49346417
Tue, Jun 24, 2003, 23:00
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lmao...it was in the final four that I worked my magic on RSF.
Let me know if you need that kinda help, balls :)
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| 118 | balls still @office
ID: 35517620
Tue, Jun 24, 2003, 23:23
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LOL, at the both of you. That is probably the only way I'll be able to win this game. Anything you can teach my players would be great, J.
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| 119 | balls still @office
ID: 35517620
Tue, Jun 24, 2003, 23:30
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maybe you can put a jinx on his team too? :)
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| 120 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Wed, Jun 25, 2003, 16:07
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VID and J make some good points. I'm not going to overcoach this game and just do what I've been doing. I did make a couple of lineup changes to try to help get some boards. I've been rotating all 12 guys all season long so why stop now.
We'll be running flagrant foul drills at 5 o'clock if anyone wants to watch.
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| 121 | Flying Polack
ID: 14156123
Wed, Jun 25, 2003, 23:41
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Dear Lord, please make it stop.
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| 122 | RecycledSpinalFluid
ID: 204401122
Thu, Jun 26, 2003, 00:07
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Well, I think I said it would be tough to improve over last years record, but we did it, with 1 game left, we have bettered last years record, currently sitting at 22-1! Sweeeet.
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| 123 | J
Leader
ID: 49346417
Thu, Jun 26, 2003, 00:11
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wow, thats incredible man! 19-0 then lose 4 straight.
I was almost headed down that path. Lost my first 2 then came back from 23 down in the 2nd half and won in double OT.
Tough game balls! It sucks when you drain the big shot to pull within 4 with a little over a minute to go, gets you all excited, what a cruel game!
6 of the top 8 teams have 3 losses. #9 (RSF) has 1 loss, to the current #6 team??? wtf? he should be top 3, easy. I'm #10 with my 2 losses and have 6, 3-loss teams ahead of me. oh well, I guess power rankings dont really matter.
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| 124 | balls
Donor
ID: 123372513
Thu, Jun 26, 2003, 02:26
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Very cruel indeed. I did not have the lead once in that game. Tied it a few times but not in the 2nd half.
This stat line is kind of bizarre. I comitted 28 fouls and had 4 guys foul out. Kind of seems like they actually practiced the flagrant foul drills. I don't recall having anyone foul out on my team before. It appears they were trying to play thug ball.
They dominated the glass like I thought they would. I'm not sure what I could've done different.
Speaking of power rankings, how often does a team move up after a loss. I went up one spot tonight.
Well, I got my first 20 win season. I guess that is the next best thing. Now I just hope I can land one recruit that isn't a walk on.
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| 125 | RecycledSpinalFluid
ID: 204401122
Thu, Jun 26, 2003, 21:14
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Something kind of funny; check out the featured games for Friday. Balls' game is the A game and the championship is the B game. Seems a bit off, dontcha think.
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