Billiphan

>phan said, "go troll somewhere else." > >i think that is ironic as you have posted more in the last >24 hours (all negative) than you have in the last week >combined. apparently the worst in the billikens really >brings you out. First of all Broy, not all of us can post 100 times a day like you do. And you mentioned that all my posts in the last 24 hours were negative. Do you mean all the posts after the horrible loss to St. Bonnie? All those posts? The same as EVERYBODY else on this board. I guess the worst in the Bills brings out the best in you. I'm sure you're on the Cincy board right now yukking it up with your Bearcat friends.

>>phan said, "go troll somewhere else." >> >>i think that is ironic as you have posted more in the last >>24 hours (all negative) than you have in the last week >>combined. apparently the worst in the billikens really >>brings you out. > >Don't feed the troll. I don't know why it is not obvious to >some of you guys that this Mizloser is not a SLU fan. And >no, it's not the politics thing. He always gets energized >after SLU loses. Great point Ace. You're so right, that's why I'll be in my normal seats 15 rows off the floor for the game this Saturday. What a tool you are.

>Then go to the kiddy board tough guy. LOL!!! > >A basketball team loses a game and you come completely >unglued. Nice. Here is my original quote: "Why just the other day someone on here was saying 14-2 conference record would be no problem, 13-3 at worst. Sweet 16 here we come others added. Still waiting for that complete game to be played." Ya, I guess I would call that becoming "completely unglued." Go troll somewhere else.

>Why do you take such joy in seeing others' expectations and >hopes not come to fruition? Why do you take delight in >seeing the Billikens lose just so you can rub the loss in >the faces of others you don't agree with? > >All animosity aside, why do people like you revel in the >misfortune of others? This is a serious question as I have >seen this behavior exhibited by people, but have never >understood it. > > >"A strong man stands up for himself; a stronger man stands >up for others." - Ben What are you talking about? Take this sunshine BS attitude and go to the kiddy board. You've got to be kidding me. Who is happy on this board? Show me one person who is happy with this loss? Just because I pointed out that some people had unrealistic expectations and we're printing our tourney tickets before we'd done anything. Hell, you have a lot of room to talk. You had the Bills going 18-12. So take your ***** ass post and your ***** ass quote and take it elsewhere. We've got 50 threads on this board with people disagreeing with each other and you have the nerve to single me out. Here is a quote for you: "A strong man stands up for himself; a stronger man stands up for others and AlumniFan sits down because he doesn't know what he's talkinga about." - Billiphan

>The big difference between me and a lot of the ABCers is >that I had this team going 18-12 from the start, so I am >still pleased with the team's overall progress. So many >people had the team winning 23+ games so of course they will >be disappointed. Pardon my french but what f'ing progress are you talking about? > >Of course we could fire Brad now and REALLY screw up our >recruiting at a time when the '08 class is stacked and we >(despite this loss) still have a decent chance of making the >tournament. You think we're going to go 18-12 and make the tourney?!?!?!? Explain how please.

>Why do you take such joy in seeing others' expectations and >hopes not come to fruition? Why do you take delight in >seeing the Billikens lose just so you can rub the loss in >the faces of others you don't agree with? > >All animosity aside, why do people like you revel in the >misfortune of others? This is a serious question as I have >seen this behavior exhibited by people, but have never >understood it. > > >"A strong man stands up for himself; a stronger man stands >up for others." - Ben Who are you talking to?

>Many of the SLU fans are believing the hype about SLU >contending for the conference title. It looks like the >players think that way as well. At some point Brad is going >to have to get their attention and have them ready to play >at the opening tipoff. In many ways SLU is lucky to have as >many wins as they do. > >The season isn't over yet, but SLU really doesn't have the >wiggle room to lose games like this. Why just the other day someone on here was saying 14-2 conference record would be no problem, 13-3 at worst. Sweet 16 here we come others added. Still waiting for that complete game to be played.

>Two posters have been suspended until February 1st for >comments made in Private Messages and User Ratings to other >posters. User ratings CANNOT be editted, so they will >unfortunately remain there. Roy and who?

It doesn't seem like there is a whole lot of interest in the game tonight, at least if you judge by the number of people posting on the topic. I'm guessing that has more to do with the opponent than anything else.

>Let's face it, the A-10 stinks. However, I am not convinced >that the MVC is a good long-term solution. I believe that >the following 8 schools could realistically form a solid >catholic conference (somewhat resembling the old MCC): > >SLU >Xavier >Dayton >St. Joe >LaSalle >Loyola (Chicago) >Detroit >Creighton > >Standing invites would be made the following schools, each >of which would be unlikely to accept in the forseeable >future: > >Marquette >DePaul >Notre Dame >Villanova >Georgetown > *I have excluded BC because of their football conference >affiliation > >The new conference should mandate minimum budgets, >scheduling requirements, etc. Would this be a better >long-term solution than the A-10 or the MVC? Would >Creighton be willing to participate? Creighton isn't going anywhere. I can't see St. Joe and LaSalle leaving either. I keep hearing how joining the MVC would hurt with our exposure, etc. How has this "lack" of exposure hurt Creighton over the years?

>Was thinking this last year, and no this is not a grassy >knoll post, but for the BCS boys, especially the lock types >for the dance, it's in the best interests of these >conferences if the lower rung teams do well. In, if they win >it. See Syracuse last year. They had NIT tattooed all over >themselves until they won. More teams in...more money...more >prestige...fatter TV deals next year...better recruiting. >For example, if UNC goes 28-2 during regular season, they're >going to be a first seed if they forfeited their first game >of the ACC tourney. What do they care if they win the ACC? >Not implying they'd throw anything here, but the motivation >to win it, especially with the big show starting a week >later, doesn't necessarily serve as a real strong >motivational tool for playing two or three extra games where >an injury, ala K. Martin, could destroy your shot at a >national title. I think the folks at the home are mixing up your medication again.

I heard they got rid of it because getting in the way of recruiting some good Jewish and Muslim hoopers.

>3 losses and be nervous? No way. While the A-10 has been >down lately, we are no MVC in terms of national recognition. >The MVC has done wonders lately for their conference, but >they are still pretty new to the major college basketball >scene and got screwed for it last year. We still have some >clout on the national scene. That's probably because it's an >eastern conference, but we all know perception is reality. I >think the committe would have a VERY tough time leaving out >the conference winner from the A-10. A lot of clout? Ya, so much so that our undefeated conference champ is rewarded with an 8 seed in the tourney. That's respect for you.

>See if the athletic department will give you game films. >(TiVo or otherwise record them when you can.) > >Document the number of flagrant officiating errors in each >game. Send copies to the A-10 head of officiating, the >opposing team's conference's head of officiating and the >NCAA officiating department. > >Perhaps some of these guys will then find themselves in >other jobs in upcoming seasons. > >(For a change, no one can raise the "sour grapes" charge, >because we've actually been winning some of the games where >the officials have been so abysmal. But is it too much to >ask that they be minimally competent?) In related news, Bonwich, I need for you to pick up my dry cleaning.

>Billiphan, what are your thoughts, and why? As previously stated, I can't tell you the difference between the offensive or defensive numbers fromt this year or last for the team or the individuals. I would venture to say that we're marginally better this year because we've learned, at least thus far, to finish games and win games even though we haven't played as well as we're capable. I know what the records say but I don't know that this team, right now, is playing as well as last years team did down the stretch. Dreja could help score when the big 3 were off. DP and LM have improved but I'm not sold on either yet. I love them both but in a perfect world they're bench players. I'm waiting for a comlete game that I've yet to see.

>What's going on for the game? Any pre-game activities? >Anyone hitting R-bar, since it's in "The Grove?" I know >we're playing Ole Miss, so work with me... > > >BLUE CREW SIGNS: > >Andy, continuing the Kennedy Curse since 1901. > >Where's Coach O? > >Andy, need a Huggy? > >Hotter girls at SLU > >Where's Eli? > >Where's Archie? > >Another Shrubbery??!?! > >Ole Miss, Bastion of the Confederacy > >Oxford Rejects... ALSO, I know you're good at other things, like drinking, maybe. Please, please leave the signs to the funny people. It pains me to read your suggestions every week.

So if there is improvement it's marginal at best. I still haven't seen this team put together a complete game against a quality opponent. If this squad keeps improving then they have a shot at the A10 title if not we're in trouble. I'm looking forward to conference play to see how we stack up.

>kevin, back in my high school days i indeed did run a lot. >i am still on my alma mater honor roll for middle distance >times and cross country. It looks like you're on the Dunkin Donuts honor roll now a days.

I've heard a number of people on here say that we are a better team this year. If that's true I think the difference is slim. I think everyone thought we'd be better but in hindsight are we? I know are record is better but are we a better team. DP and LM have played better but KL(because of injury) and DB are worse. I can't see a huge difference in IV. TL is still TL. We don't have Dreja. We've received marginal play from the bench. We still may contend for the A10 but the conference has been poor this year. I haven't studied the numbers so maybe there is something I'm missing but what are we doing so well this year that we didn't do a year ago? Don't get me wrong, I don't this we're really worse but I haven't seen a vast improvement.

Billiphan wishes all a safe and Merry Christmas. Its been another banner year for the Billiphan clan and I hope everybody, even the non catholics like Roy, get everything they hope for this upcoming year. God bless everyone.

>Maybe you disagree, but being a hick is a chosen vocation in >my opinion. There certainly aren't laws to protect hicks. >Maybe you could start a lobbying group. ;o) > >What does everyone else think? I agree with you Footes. Come on Realistic. You're comparing calling someone a ****** towelhead to calling someone a hick? There is a vast difference in my book. I had no problem with these people talking bball trash but they crossed the line in my opinion.

>hmmmm > >UNREAL UNREAL > >are you the only one who doesnt know that is what someone >from your OWN STATES GREAT UNIVERSITY..(wasnt a movie) SAID >ABOUT YOUR UNIVERSITY.. > >FACT > >you people should get out more > >not going to do you work for you >YOU have already embarrassed yourself enough > >pssst >hint >IT WAS SOMEONE VERY VERY HIGH...maybe the (president of the >college and others family)...WHO SAID IT > >MADE NATIONAL NEW > >THEY ARE NOTHING BUT CRACKERS..ALL OF THEM >look it up > >AND YOUR STATE DIDNT EVEN REPREMAND OR FIRE THEM >look it up > >DIDNT DO NOTHING TO THEM > >so what does that say?? >was they telling the truth... you all are crackers??They did >not get fired.As a matter of fact..JUST GOT A NEW JOB IN >ANOTHER STATE > >his family left saying you all were CRACKERS > >SORRY >EVERYONE OUTSIDE YOUR STATE STILL LAUGHS ABOUT IT > >and you hoosiers say something about carolina???????? > > >WTF bballcountry, I must have missed the post where you said where you were from and what team you support. Help me out here buddy with that info.

>Did you meet him at Office Depot afterwards? ;o) Classic. I think there are only a couple people who understand this one. He was a no show, again.

>Billiphan, does anything good ever happen in your life>? > >You go to a great game - for the program, #2 rated team in >college, all kinds of talent on the floor - and the >highlight you remember for the rest of your life is a >bigoted college aged goober? > >Negatives are always on tap when you post. > >I met and sat with some very nice folks from the Bluff. They >played with our little one and were very gracious, >complimenting the team's efforts in an obvious talent >difference. > >What's with the PB Carolina colors? Is powder blue their >recent colors, or have they had them for a long time? Collie, I had a great evening. But when some racist hick from North Carolina starts using racial slurs directed at our players then I'm going to stand up and do something about it. See the difference between you and me Collie is that I have a pair of balls and am a man. You on the other hand are a puss. I'm glad these hicks weren't sitting next to you. Of course if they were your little one would be asking you all day long "Daddy why were they calling Ian a towel headed ******, what's that mean?"

I'm curious to hear everyone elses interaction with the NC fans. My wasn't great. I had what i think was 4 college age kids sitting behind me. The arrogance of them all got under my skin. The racism of one caused me to get in one of their face. One of them asked why some of our players didn't have towels around their heads(implying that thwy were middle eastern, not that there is anything wrong witht that but the racist implication was there, trust me on this one). If i didn't have some composure it would have came to blows. It seemed like they were a bunch of hicks.