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Agreed. He played well at MB, but sparingly. He’s a freaking keeper. He’s strong, shoots the 3, and savvy. If he plays down the stretch he may stay.

Says Captain Obvious.

Bishop must be shut down!

At least from the Arch!

WE ARE! WE ARE! WE ARE SLU!

Got to like the balanced scoring.

Circuc en fuego! I like that kid.

Ezewiro amazes me at times.

If you can’t defend ‘em foul ‘em!

Over/under for how many drinks/beers by half time.

Injury or something else for Sincere?

Can’t wait to see the crowd for this yawner.

Here’s what I don’t get about the BOT. No doubt the primary purpose of SLU is to educate. But that’s the primary purpose of every university worth its salt. But SLU is in competition for applicants with every major college in America. And that’s where athletics come into play. College sports gets just about every school, other than the Ivy’s and a handful of others, more recognition than any area of academic achievements. For example, look at Notre Dame in little old South Bend, IN. How many kids who go there can name one academic or scientific breakthrough that school has made? But ask them what they’re noted for and it’s FOOTBALL! It’s fun to go there for the FOOTBALL! Take Gonzaga, a little known small town school way out in the Far West boondocks. Suddenly they are a great BB school and applications go up and kids from all over the country are applying. The list goes on and on. But SLU had never recognized the importance of athletics as a marketing tool. I don’t get it. You’d think the BOT would be aware of this and put more resources into one of the major marketing tools available and increase the interest in prospective students. Finishing at the bottom of the A10 and not making the dance on a regular basis is doing little to enhance the school’s image.

38! I’m surprised they agree on anything.

How many years are left on this 10 year contract? I was under the belief he got the deal after the ‘19 season. If so it still has 5 years left after this year. So at $2.5mm we would hand him a check for $7.5mm to go coach at ND STATE FARGO? Is this the situation? If so, we’re effed. Unless a whale steps up to pay him to go away. I don’t see the BOT approving that buyout.

Grasping basketball fundamentals is not like grasping the fundamentals of nuclear physics. Supposedly if these kids were able to get into college they are teachable and able to learn some simple basic tricks of the trade. What’s complicated about setting a proper screen, switching on defense, or blocking out on rebounding? Now if they’re not properly coached it’s not their fault.

Just read the latest NYPost article on Pitino in a previous story knocking his players after a loss to Seton Hall. In this article he apologizes to his players and takes full blame for a disappointing season. So far this year Ford has taken no responsibility for the SLU dumpster fire. He consistently rips the players for lacking toughness, conditioning, and fundamentals. Pitino did say fundamentals win or lose games and teaching them is the coach’s responsibility. Ford has never taken responsibility for his players lack of the fundamentals. It’s time he bellies up to the bar and takes the blame for his players not being able to compete at this level. Majerus teams were not stocked with 4 and 5 star players, but they sure as hell knew how to play the game. Sadly, Ford has never grasped this concept.

I think the team has reached the point of who gives a F, we suck.

They’ve given up.

I’m out. This is worse than Crews.

It’s getting worse.

Part of Travis’ plan?

We look like crap.,

What am I missing here?

I’ve just cracked a new bottle of Jim Beam. I know I’ll need it.