Johnny Hammersticks

Pure class. I can see why he chose Kentucky.

I think I jinxed us...sorry guys. Bryant just announced his commitment to Indiana on live TV. JB must have made a final run at him near the end and felt he had a chance. Oh well

Announcement supposed to come after this weekend's tournament. If we don't have hope, what do we have? Keep your fingers crossed. Bryant could be the savior of this program. Doesn't this recruitment remind you of the DC2 recruitment? Leading up to his announcement everyone was saying he was a Kentucky lean. I thought it was over. He gets to the microphone and out comes the Cuse hat! Go get him Hop!!

McCullough's girlfriend is pregnant...due in April. I wonder if that had an impact on his decision... I heard today, FWIW, that there has been a bit of a pendulum swing in the Thomas Bryant recruitment. I got a text this morning "Bryant to Indiana? Not so fast..." I replied "so you're saying there's a chance?" The reply was "50/50" It was shocking to me because the last I heard Syracuse had moved on. I don't know what took place, or if McCullough leaving had an impact. I hope to god we land this kid.

Snowing and windy here today

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Dang Cletus! That sounds tasty. I'll have to try that...thanks.

I grilled a nice sirloin tonight. I know, sirloins suck, but it was on sale and I've found that they're not bad if marinated correctly. I used soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and some hot pepper flakes for a touch of "warmth." Cooked it to a nice medium-rare and let it sit for about 10 minutes before I sliced it. It was 70 degrees here in VT today. It feels so good to have the sun in my face, and I can now see about half of my lawn.

Absolutely nothing wrong with being a redneck. Well, unless you're the illiterate, ignorant kind. Nothing worse and more dangerous, IMO, than a dummy with strong opinions.

Have you ever attended a NASCAR race? I have more than once. Maybe it was because it was down south (Charlotte Motor Speedway), but I have never seen such a collection of scrubby toothless rednecks in my entire life. More mullets and missing teeth at one of those races than the entire state of Pennsylvania. Generally nice people though...just a little rough around the edges. For the record, I do enjoy the occasional NASCAR race. As long as I am watching from my recliner drifting in and out of sleep.

For the record, I never said that I thought he was making a good decision. I obviously think (for selfish and logical reasons) that he is making a bad decision and could benefit from another year in college. What I was trying to convey is that I understand why he is making this decision. He is another serious injury injury away from potentially ending his career. Some NBA talent scout (whether good or bad advice) told him that he will likely be a 1st round selection. I can see how he would want to take a shot at the guaranteed 2 year deal worth 1.9 million guaranteed. He does have physical traits and athleticism that NBA scouts drool over, and I wouldn't be shocked to see his stock rise as the draft approaches. There aren't too many guys his size that can do the things that he can do, and he hasn't even grown into his "adult body" yet. Also, NBA scouts have been watching this kid since high school. They know that he has more to offer than what we all saw while he was at Syracuse. I don't think it's a stretch to think that some team near the end of the 1st round will take a chance on him.

Brian De La Puenta is still looking for work.

Doesn't anybody love Johnny Hammersticks? Jimmy Spags

No. Ribeye or NY Strip?

Good question. Magic 8 ball says "not likely." How much wood could a woodchuck Chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

Maybe so, but McCullough is a 6'11" guy who can handle the ball, run the floor, and shoot from outside (he's a much better shooter than we saw this year b/c JB didn't let him). Plus, he's still going to add 20+ pounds to his frame. He's just a kid. Jerami Grant is an athletic 6'8" small forward without a NBA shot. McCullough, if he works hard and stays healthy, is a much better NBA prospect than Grant. Some team will take a shot at him in the 1st purely based on potential. But that's just one guy's opinion...

Who gives a crap? Asian or Hispanic women?

Too many drugs in my college days I think. Oh, and my Mother doesn't love me. Boxers or briefs?

I think he will be a late 1st rounder. I think NBA scouts gave him a 1st round grade, and that is why he jumped. He's going to collect that minimum 1.2 million salary for being a first round pick and hope for the best. I certainly don't think he's physically ready yet though. I understand why he is doing it, but I think it's a stupid, short sighted decision.

Unless Cuse lands Thomas Bryant, which seems unlikely, who plays at center? Chino? Okay...he will not be ready, but who plays center when he gets in foul trouble? Roberson? Syracuse basketball is in big, big trouble next season. I'm starting to come to terms with that...sad as it is.

I thought for sure he was headed to St. Johns.

Yeah, I agree. It can't hurt though. The reports that he is leaning toward Indiana surprise me. Especially with recent reports of Crean being on the "hot seat" due to disappointing seasons the past couple years. The first round loss this year didn't help. On the flip side of the coin, I can see how Syracuse's NCAA penalties (couple with Boeheim's announcement) might have detered he and his family

Apparently, Malachi Richardson trying to influence Thomas Bryant's decision at the McDonalds AA game. https://twitter.com/syracusebball/status/583256400698195968

My wife recognized the main guy from the drug deal. I didn't, but she has a really good memory. She thinks she saw him with Tuco's crew.