Duff Man Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 From an outsider's perspective, Willie appeared to be very immature both as a student and as a ballplayer during his time at SLU. He saw himself in mock drafts and simply couldn't take his academics seriously. That's not to say he was a bad kid, he just wasn't cut out for SLU. I'm not privy to all of his trangressions while at SLU, but it's my understanding that his suspension had more to do with the grand body of work and his role in the situation was simply the last straw...and even then he was given another chance which he squandered. It's my opinion that he needed to cope with failure (going undrafted, getting cut, toiling in obscurity) before the lightbulb went off that he needed to work his ass off over months/years as opposed to days/weeks if he was ever going to make the NBA. Plenty of kids screw up when they are 20, flunk out of college, face reality for a while, then re-emerge in a career that values talent and output more than academic record. Congrats Willie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastBilliken Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I think he would of put us over the top this year. he was a head case compared to most on the team but not enough that it would harm his ability to make major contributions on the court. The whole suspension thing IMHO he got hosed no pun intended. Hope he makes some big bucks after all he's been through. I like how his dad stood up for him too. Not to beat the dead horse race thing but no way would he be called a head case if white. Spirited, immature, live wire but not a program ruining head case. ...lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 From an outsider's perspective, Willie appeared to be very immature both as a student and as a ballplayer during his time at SLU. He saw himself in mock drafts and simply couldn't take his academics seriously. That's not to say he was a bad kid, he just wasn't cut out for SLU. I'm not privy to all of his trangressions while at SLU, but it's my understanding that his suspension had more to do with the grand body of work and his role in the situation was simply the last straw...and even then he was given another chance which he squandered. It's my opinion that he needed to cope with failure (going undrafted, getting cut, toiling in obscurity) before the lightbulb went off that he needed to work his ass off over months/years as opposed to days/weeks if he was ever going to make the NBA. Plenty of kids screw up when they are 20, flunk out of college, face reality for a while, then re-emerge in a career that values talent and output more than academic record. Congrats Willie Yup. Congrats to Willie. Sometimes you need to hit bottom before you can succeed. However, Willie, do not rent out World's of Fun again. That was a bad idea. Or do it. Whatever works. Just invite me next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpperdeckKid Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 College is not for everyone. me included the fact he could not succeed in college does not make him a bad person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 From an outsider's perspective, Willie appeared to be very immature both as a student and as a ballplayer during his time at SLU. He saw himself in mock drafts and simply couldn't take his academics seriously. That's not to say he was a bad kid, he just wasn't cut out for SLU. I'm not privy to all of his trangressions while at SLU, but it's my understanding that his suspension had more to do with the grand body of work and his role in the situation was simply the last straw...and even then he was given another chance which he squandered. It's my opinion that he needed to cope with failure (going undrafted, getting cut, toiling in obscurity) before the lightbulb went off that he needed to work his ass off over months/years as opposed to days/weeks if he was ever going to make the NBA. Plenty of kids screw up when they are 20, flunk out of college, face reality for a while, then re-emerge in a career that values talent and output more than academic record. Congrats Willie I never had any problem with Willie on the court. I thought he showed tremendous improvement from his freshman to sophomore seasons, suggesting he put in the time to work on his game. He was a hell of shotblocker and improved on his moves around the basket. Obviously free throws still needed a lot of work, but he appeared to give great effort, play with a lot of energy and came across as a good teammate who wanted to win. Once Cody joined up his sophomore season, you could see that we had the makings of a really special team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiken Rich Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I think he would of put us over the top this year. he was a head case compared to most on the team but not enough that it would harm his ability to make major contributions on the court. The whole suspension thing IMHO he got hosed no pun intended. Hope he makes some big bucks after all he's been through. I like how his dad stood up for him too. Not to beat the dead horse race thing but no way would he be called a head case if white. Spirited, immature, live wire but not a program ruining head case. Perhaps you weren't here for the Brett Thompson era. Race has zero to do with it....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Perhaps you weren't here for the Brett Thompson era. Race has zero to do with it....... And perhaps he doesn't follow WR on Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbofive Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 And perhaps he doesn't follow WR on Twitter. PERHAPS HE AIN'T NEVER STRAP ON HIS HEADSET AN SADDLE UP ON ETS BOTS LIIIIIIVE. 2K BABY, WHO WANNA PLAY ME!?!? MY GAMERTAG IS 0ffC0n$t@ntly. CAIN'T NOBODY BEAT OFF CONSTANTLY!!! YA HURD??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Metzinger Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I didn't start this thread, but let's try to keep it on a positive note. This is an internet message board, not some dress-up party your kids are having. Welcome to Cynics R Us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 PERHAPS HE AIN'T NEVER STRAP ON HIS HEADSET AN SADDLE UP ON ETS BOTS LIIIIIIVE. 2K BABY, WHO WANNA PLAY ME!?!? MY GAMERTAG IS 0ffC0n$t@ntly. CAIN'T NOBODY BEAT OFF CONSTANTLY!!! YA HURD??? This is fantastic. I do enjoy the ets bots liiiiive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milwaukeebill Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Perhaps you weren't here for the Brett Thompson era. Race has zero to do with it....... I miss Brett's brother or whoever was defending him on here wayyy after he was gone- he was a real character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Metzinger Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I miss Brett's brother or whoever was defending him on here wayyy after he was gone- he was a real character. V for Vienna, Illinois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emoracze Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Grizzlies are on ESPN tonight for those that want a chance to see Willie. 8 EST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsgo Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Grizzlies are on ESPN tonight for those that want a chance to see Willie. 8 EST LIAR! Grizzlies are on ESPN tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emoracze Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 LIAR! Grizzlies are on ESPN tomorrow. My bad, I just realized it was only Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMDG Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 PERHAPS HE AIN'T NEVER STRAP ON HIS HEADSET AN SADDLE UP ON ETS BOTS LIIIIIIVE. 2K BABY, WHO WANNA PLAY ME!?!? MY GAMERTAG IS 0ffC0n$t@ntly. CAIN'T NOBODY BEAT OFF CONSTANTLY!!! YA HURD??? I beat 0ffC0n$t@ntly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slubillikens43 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Who's watching the Grizzlies game on ESPN right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Pine Jim Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Who's watching the Grizzlies game on ESPN right now? Well, that would include me. Looking for #3. Hard to pass up the Cards no-hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zink Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I am! Ed Davis threw me off for a second earlier; he runs like Willie and I have a very pixelated feed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I havent watched the NBA since the MJ days(Bulls not Wizards) but Ive been.flippibg over to see if he gets in. I was suprised to see Keon Dooling was still in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Unless the game becomes a blow out we won't see Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsgo Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Unless the game becomes a blow out we won't see Willie. Really? I was under the impression that this game had no impact on Memphis's playoff positioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I think they need a victory for home court in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbizzle09 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I think they need a victory for home court in the first round. Yes. Might not see Willie tonight with that on the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BACKHANDtheRICAN Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Marc Gasol picked up a few quick ones and now Ed Davis. Maybe foul trouble will get him into the game. But Memphis will get home court in 1st rd if they win and the clippers lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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