JohnC Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, eball said: Allen's a dirty prick. At least Hurley played hard but clean. Allen can't hold Hurley's jock. I'm more sympathetic to Allen than you are. More so last year than this year he had some emotional issues. He couldn't control his volcanic emotions. There was an emotional petulance to him that he just couldn't control. He's improved in that area but you can still see the remnants of person who can't responsibly handle and channel his frustrations. If I recall correctly he was "encouraged" (forced) to seek counseling. Is Allen a dirty player? I would say yes but it is not due to being a mean-spirited person so much as it is due to an inability to control those explosive emotions that are close to the surface. He is like a suburban player who is not able to adjust to the tougher city/street ball. He still has a way to go to control himself but he is making progress. Maybe not adequate enough for a Tar Heel but for a more tolerant Golden Griffin I would say that he has made progress.
eball Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 4 hours ago, JohnC said: I'm more sympathetic to Allen than you are. More so last year than this year he had some emotional issues. He couldn't control his volcanic emotions. There was an emotional petulance to him that he just couldn't control. He's improved in that area but you can still see the remnants of person who can't responsibly handle and channel his frustrations. If I recall correctly he was "encouraged" (forced) to seek counseling. Is Allen a dirty player? I would say yes but it is not due to being a mean-spirited person so much as it is due to an inability to control those explosive emotions that are close to the surface. He is like a suburban player who is not able to adjust to the tougher city/street ball. He still has a way to go to control himself but he is making progress. Maybe not adequate enough for a Tar Heel but for a more tolerant Golden Griffin I would say that he has made progress. I have it on reliable authority that Allen is a prick. No leadership qualities whatsoever. If you want to excuse his personality due to his "inability to control emotions" that's your prerogative, but he is what he is until he proves otherwise.
RaoulDuke79 Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 Anyone else taking today or tomorrow off to watch the tourney. Ive been taking Friday off for the past several years too watch with a few buddies fornthe last several years.
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Anyone else taking today or tomorrow off to watch the tourney. Ive been taking Friday off for the past several years too watch with a few buddies fornthe last several years. I am debating where to watch, might start at home, then to a few different watering holes with some buddies. Heard on Wingo show yesterday and Tuesday are the two biggest days for vasectomies..makes sense. BTW, congrats to the Orange fans out there, time for your run? Edited March 15, 2018 by plenzmd1
RaoulDuke79 Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 22 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: I am debating where to watch, might start at home, then to a few different watering holes with some buddies. Heard on Wingo show yesterday and Tuesday are the two biggest days for vasectomies..makes sense. BTW, congrats to the Orange fans out there, time for your run? I don't see today being terribly productive for me. Several meetings with my attention being split between work and pleasure. Im looking forward to tomorrow for sure. First day off this year.
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Posted March 15, 2018 well. the most important game to me of the whole trny is the very first one. Prolly watch that at home as I will be a bit tense if close.
JohnC Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 10 hours ago, eball said: I have it on reliable authority that Allen is a prick. No leadership qualities whatsoever. If you want to excuse his personality due to his "inability to control emotions" that's your prerogative, but he is what he is until he proves otherwise. You are a bigot. You simply don't like pricks. Let them hang loose and don't bother them. As long as they don't enter your comfort zone just leave them alone.
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Posted March 15, 2018 Nice article in the Wapo today on how to win one of the mega brackets. The biggest takeaway is looking for value teams into the final 4..Clemson and Ohio State fit the bill the best .I know that sounds basic, but some numbers in here are interesting https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2018/03/14/how-to-win-a-massive-ncaa-tournament-bracket-pool-like-espns-tournament-challenge/?utm_term=.39b53cce5332
CowgirlsFan Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 3 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Anyone else taking today or tomorrow off to watch the tourney. Ive been taking Friday off for the past several years too watch with a few buddies fornthe last several years. Yes...my cousin. He's a fan of Texas A&M.
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Posted March 15, 2018 sucks the 3 teams I am rooting for in this trny all play after 9 PM tonight..Genie going to be full in the AM! Might, just maybe might make the end of the Va Tech game
row_33 Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 big thank you for letting Sparty play in Detroit !!
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 plenzmd and I might need to hold each other for support during the second half.....
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Posted March 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, KD in CA said: plenzmd and I might need to hold each other for support during the second half..... arghh, Rhode Isalnd even getting most the calls till that last one..rut row
JinVA Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 6 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Anyone else taking today or tomorrow off to watch the tourney. Ive been taking Friday off for the past several years too watch with a few buddies fornthe last several years. I’ve been taking off Friday for about 5 years now. I go from January to Memorial Day without a day off so it comes at a good time.
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Big swingf there KD..missing that 3-1. I foolishly came to work so only seeing parts of it. Too many attempts to do too much down low in traffic. Kick it out.
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) they just missed a dunk too, followed by a missed layup. I am going to need a donation from all URI fans to eat tonight! But now back to back 3's..maybe eating lobster tonight! Edited March 15, 2018 by plenzmd1
KD in CA Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, plenzmd1 said: they just missed a dunk too, followed by a missed layup. I am going to need a donation from all URI fans to eat tonight! That was nice!
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Posted March 15, 2018 Man, the Rams just trying to keep this damn close. Those missed free throws hurt..can we get up 3 possessions please?
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