NashvilleBilliken

Fifth in the NCAA is pretty good IMO. That really explains how we won those 8 games last year with the minimum talent we had (that and Marque's enormous heart). If we do it again this year, I think we could be in a good position come late winter.

That's exactly what I've been saying all along (only you said it better). You are right, we will struggle with identity during the first few games, but we will still have enough talent to beat the TN-Martins and Houstons on our schedule. Last year we were also adjusting to Brad's system...a system that we eventually thrived on. Since the core of this team already has a year in his system and after that loss to Minnesota, we're gonna come out of the gate better than last year. Obviously I'm an optimist, but I think this team will do no worse than 2 games over .500.

Thanks Roy. Its great to hear some REAL Billiken news. Happy to hear that Brad feels Floyd can contribute next year. Anything out of him will be an added bonus for us. Sounds like Izik could give Reggie a run for his money at being "the man" next year. Can't wait for practice to start...

Yeah, i was hoping somebody may be kind enough to recap for those of us who have a dial up connection at home . Downloading an hour long segment could take awhile...

A whole hour? He had to have some interesting stuff to say in that time, surely one or two new things we haven't heard yet. What did he say?

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I think Too has become an actual Billiken fan. That little run we had converted him...if I remember correctly he was even seen defending us on the tigerboard. Now he has realized what he has become and he hates it. He is grasping at straws trying to find another way to start arguments (using his real name..who gives a $hit?). He had to take a hiatus from the board in order to try and cure himself of the billiken addiction and this was his pathetic excuse. His Tigers are going down the crapper and the Billikens are looking better and better. He doesn't know how to deal with it. The first step to curing yourself is admitting you have a problem, Too.

Yes I know that..and I am not a lawyer, but can she not be sued for defamation of character?

Quin better hope RC was a good tipper!

"As she has stated, she never personally seen any of the money transactions between Clemons and the Mizzou staff." If she was lying about this whole ordeal to begin with, why would she tell the truth about this one detail? She lies about acedemic fraud, she lies about Ricky having money, she lies about him getting free clothes, then all of a sudden she tells the truth and says that she never actually saw the money exchanged? I don't think so. She doesn't have much, if anything to gain by lying. In fact, if she is lying, she is risking a lawsuit, loss of respect, and her career future. It just doesn't make any sense to make this whole thing up. And based on Ricky/Q's PROVEN behavior, it is not that hard to imagine this happening. Face it, Mizzou is in some trouble and who knows how far this is gonna go.

Interesting article; thanks for the link. If what this woman is saying is true, Missouri is in some SERIOUS trouble. It says anytime Ricky needed money, he would just stop by the Hearnes and come out with $100. That is absurd. Three meals out a day with one being at a nice restaurant?! My parents were fairly generous with supporting me through college, but there was absolutely no way I could eat out 5 times a week, let alone the 21 that she is alleging!! Ricky was getting a lot of money from somebody; the question is who is gonna take the fall?

Ironic you say that about Dougherty. I just saw this article on ESPN.com about him. Looks like he's just taking a little vacation and seeing what opens up next year. http://espn.go.com/ncb/columns/doyel_gregg/1585546.html

My god, will this stuff ever end?! I really have to wonder how much longer Quin is gonna have a job. I mean, it seems every week the Missouri basketball team or one of its members is causing an infraction...that is not acceptable. It does seem most of them are minor, but after awhile they start to add up. Who knows what he isn't getting caught for. And for arguments sake, if he is getting caught for everything, then Q must just be too stupid to coach at this level. We don't see other universities getting weekly national negative publicity. As long as I can remember, the side bar on ESPN.com's bball page has had some reference to the mizzou program. The fans and administration up in Boone County should be getting fed up and need to kick him to the curb.

Intersting stuff. Looks like the dominos may start falling pretty soon. I really wonder who the other 4 schools were. I seriously doubt it, but do you thinnk SLU could be one of them? It would make no sense for us to join a league like that, but stranger things have happened i suppose and it does seem like CUSA is getting ready to make a move...

LOL! Same here Thicks. It seems like I can't PAY my buddies to check out my site!

I agree, I think Butch is underestimating Drejaj. I think he played very well for a freshman (especially a billiken freshman) and there is no sign that he cannot improve greatly. He showed a large amount of improvement just over the course of the season, imagine what another year or two can do for him. He's got some speed, appears to have a decent shot, he's tough as nails and he can move the ball around. If he stays consistent and works hard, there is no stopping him from being all-conference.

Torch, I agree with you. I think everybody has been underestimating Josh. From all accounts he as been working his a$$ off in the rec center this summer and I believe it was Bart who said he could hang with JLove and Hughes when they were playing. He appears to be the stongest guy on the team and we know he has some good hops for a 6'2 gaurd. He has shown flashes of penetrating skills and a decent shot. I think if Josh can harness his skills and leave everthing on the court game after game, he could be the player this teams needs.

I would really like to know how Husak is looking. Has he show any improvement since the All-star game? Can he hold his own whatsoever against the competition he is getting at the rec? As always, reports are always appreciated from this out of state fan!

I'm almost always game for a good tourney. We get exposure to teams and regions which we would otherwise not get to compete with. It can only help recruiting and team chemistry...bring it on!

I think Chris is a huge part of this team and he will be counted on for various reasons next season. But to think that he could become a Mo Jeffers is a bit of a stretch. Mo is arguably the most athletic player we have had on this team since Larry. He could dribble, jump, and shoot....and was an eventual second round draft pick. Sloan is a tenacious defender and can hit a few shots, but he cannot jump out of the building like Mo could. Being so tall, Sloan can easily get above the rim, but his vertical is not that great (I have seen him in the warmups, as Roy has pointed out before, and IMO he seems to put forth more effort that I would expect a 6'7 man to). I also have not seen that he has the ability to create his shot and hit the consistant jumper in traffic...Mo could. Again, I really like Sloan and think he will start the entire year, but he will not be the player Maurice was. (But i would love to be wrong about that!)

I lived in the Drake just last year and really think it would be a shame if the university destroyed it. The apartments were probably the best place to live around campus for the buck. And it was very clean and newly renovated. I do not see how aquiring and demolishing the Drake is essential to building the arena in the proposed area. There are several blocks of run down buildings and warehouses that could easily accomodate the arena plans.

I agree. I have heard nothing except positive things about Matt (other than his height). From his work ethic, it appears he is just the type of person that Brad goes for. I wish we would offer him and not wait around for a "top rated" player to sign. Then we end up getting stiffed by the top player and Shaw signs with somebody else. That has happened to us too much lately....

I don't know if its her or not, but I would think that any person who would leave a signature would at least use there full name...not just "Mrs." Douglass. Either way, I wish the kid luck in wherever he chooses to go.

Boy, I wish I was still on campus to check out those games. It seems like you have been over there to see a lot of the scrimmages, how is Husak doing? Sounds like he is there a lot and working on his game. With competition like Brown and Tatum, I'm sure he's getting some good practice and finding out what its gonna be like next year. Has he made any progress over the last month or is he still looking like a major project? Thanks a lot for the reports!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_ga.../21/hot_button/ Saw this on the SI website and thought it was a complete load of crap. I think the author is really reaching on this one and cannot believe he is trying to justify kobe's actions (if allegations are true) by this. Thoughts?