Tweets you gotta Love 3

[xu82]

The only worse way to insult rap would be to call it a hair band.


OK, then hair band it is!

I admit to having had bad experiences sitting in AAU and high school gyms for countless hours and frequently having to go outside to get away from it. Is there a rule that it has to be louder than commercial aircraft? I'm also skeptical of "music" where I'm not allowed to say some of the words in the lyrics, but that's a whole other issue.

[paulxu]

Good God, NO! The only worse way to insult rap would be to call it a hair band. Disco wishes in its wildest dreams that it could be rap.

This Lady Muskie disagrees:

http://www.spirithalloween.com/images/spirit/products/interactivezoom/processed/01110626.interactive.a.jpg

[xu82]

This Lady Muskie disagrees:


And she's quite...... persuasive.

[BBC 08]

Love me some Gambino. One of the best rappers out there today pound for pound.

Truf. Though I refuse to acknowledge that his Relax EP ever happened.

[Juice]

Love me some Gambino. One of the best rappers out there today pound for pound.

Really?

[ammtd34]

Childish Gambino was on the stage near the tent I was working in at Lollapalooza last year. It was terrible. Nas was on another nearby stage and was really good.

[Juice]

Childish Gambino was on the stage near the tent I was working in at Lollapalooza last year. It was terrible. Nas was on another nearby stage and was really good.

Nas can rap his ass off, and correct me if I'm wrong, he was strictly doing the Illmatic album on tour last summer? But let's be honest, his beat selection is pretty awful and sometimes he can put a person to sleep.

[Milhouse]

Really?

Oh yeah. Lyrics alone I think he's better than 99% of "popular" rappers

[Juice]

Oh yeah. Lyrics alone I think he's better than 99% of "popular" rappers

Oh god. Lyrics aren't everything. Talib Kweli and Common have lyrics and they suck.

[LadyMuskie]

Nas can rap his ass off, and correct me if I'm wrong, he was strictly doing the Illmatic album on tour last summer? But let's be honest, his beat selection is pretty awful and sometimes he can put a person to sleep.

This has always been my biggest complaint as well and why I don't enjoy Nas as much as I should. The beat is part of what makes rap enjoyable. Nas needs a Dre or Rick Rubin or something.

[xudash]

It seems appropriate that this thread has moved beyond tweets having to do with Xavier basketball to tweets having to do with rap.

We are truly in a brave new world.

[Milhouse]

Hopefully there is something to Love about Xavier Basketball again in 36 hours...

[Juice]

This has always been my biggest complaint as well and why I don't enjoy Nas as much as I should. The beat is part of what makes rap enjoyable. Nas needs a Dre or Rick Rubin or something.

And I'm stealing this point from someone I've read but the name escapes me, he had that on Illmatic with Premier, Pete Rock, and others but he just got bad at beat selection after that.

Plus, Nas fans are insane and act like he's the second coming of Christ.

[waggy]

Plus, Nas fans are insane and act like he's the second coming of Christ.

Doesn't he have an album titled God's Son?

Not that he's alone. Most rappers think they are the 2nd coming.

[NY44]

Oh god. Lyrics aren't everything. Talib Kweli and Common have lyrics and they suck.

Agreed, but lyrics are a lot harder to come by. I can't listen to Talib all the time, but I respect the hell out of what he does. Producers don't get enough credit. The guy that comes to mind is Big Jerm who did Kush&OJ for Wiz and Mac Miller's early stuff. Wiz hasn't made anything half worth listening to since.

[Juice]

Doesn't he have an album titled God's Son?

Not that he's alone. Most rappers think they are the 2nd coming.

I was mostly talking about how Nas fans are irrational and dumb but yes. And not only does he have an album titled that, he's got it as a tattoo: http://images.rapgenius.com/dkacmopiabafki1azvzha69nl.470x702x1.jpg

[Juice]

Agreed, but lyrics are a lot harder to come by. I can't listen to Talib all the time, but I respect the hell out of what he does. Producers don't get enough credit. The guy that comes to mind is Big Jerm who did Kush&OJ for Wiz and Mac Miller's early stuff. Wiz hasn't made anything half worth listening to since.

Yeah but the problem with Wiz is that he has horrible flows, can't rap, and has shitty lyrics. He NEEDS beats to survive.

[mistabeecee41]

don't worry everybody... Crawdaddy has faith in us.

https://twitter.com/jcraw55/status/568117624401297408

(I think. As I continue to read this tweet I'm having more trouble deciphering what he's trying to say)

[Milhouse]

I think he meant scorers

[TUclutch]

Semaj is ready https://twitter.com/SemajChriston/status/568103711328706560

[LadyMuskie]

I hope Mick Cronin doesn't read Semaj's tweet. He'll be so scared with that harsh language.

[OH.X.MI]

@REALPACMAN24 "Let's go X."

Gangstas' in abundance. LETS GO!!!!

[blobfan]

I'm hoping to see some figurative head-stomping tonight. Looking forward to Bearcats whining wondering how in the world they lost another one.

[bjf123]

From Shannon Russell during the first half of the Shootout: "After seeing a well-heeled #Xavier offense all season, it burns my eyes to see #UC shoot."


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[bobbiemcgee]

Shannon Russell @slrussell · 40m 40 minutes ago

.@CoachChrisMack Mack on @DeeDavisX: "It was his best game in a #Xavier uniform."
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[nuts4xu]

@REALPACMAN24 "Let's go X."

Gangstas' in abundance. LETS GO!!!!

@XUNation: Representing deep in enemy territory. #LetsGoX #Blessed http://t.co/NvIl1pqccw

1639

[bleedXblue]

@XUNation: Representing deep in enemy territory. #LetsGoX #Blessed http://t.co/NvIl1pqccw

1639

Oh boy.

[Masterofreality]

This is compliments of the Great Ledgewood:

1643

[THRILLHOUSE]

Since X won, we can laugh about this:

@JFarr2 · 3m 3 minutes ago
I nominate myself for #SCNotTop10 lol!!!! Great team win!!!

[xu82]

Since X won, we can laugh about this:

@JFarr2 · 3m 3 minutes ago
I nominate myself for #SCNotTop10 lol!!!! Great team win!!!

I missed it live... then missed the replay! What the heck happened? Miss a dunk?

[Porkopolis]

Since X won, we can laugh about this:

@JFarr2 · 3m 3 minutes ago
I nominate myself for #SCNotTop10 lol!!!! Great team win!!!

I'm glad he can shake it off. That has to be one embarrassing miss.

Edit: 82, he didn't just miss a dunk. He missed it in the most fantastic possible manner.

[Backyard Champ]

Didn't he miss, get the rebound, and practically give a break out pass to Creighton, where they got the and1 opportunity?

[THRILLHOUSE]

Didn't he miss, get the rebound, and practically give a break out pass to Creighton, where they got the and1 opportunity?

Something like that. It was quite the sequence.

[RealDeal]

Didn't he miss, get the rebound, and practically give a break out pass to Creighton, where they got the and1 opportunity?

I'm currently wiping that from my memory with alcohol, so no.

[Blue Blobs Bro]

I missed it live... then missed the replay! What the heck happened? Miss a dunk?

He basically threw it at the bottom of the rim with ferocity .

[xu82]

Since we won, I want to see it! Who's the tech superstar who can make that happen? (It's certainly not me!)

[xu82]

He basically threw it at the bottom of the rim with ferocity .

OK, now I want to see it even MORE! haha
I just turned my head.... twice.

[BMoreX]

That Farr "shot" (if you want to be very liberal with the word shot) was hilariously bad.

[bobbiemcgee]

Stewart Mandel @slmandel · 2h 2 hours ago

Xavier avoids disaster at Creighton. They are now safely in. #BracketWatch
0 replies 15 retweets 10 favorites

[X-ROX]

He basically threw it at the bottom of the rim with ferocity .

That was a different shot earlier in the game. I think the one he's refering to is the slam that almost hit him in the face, that he rebounded and passed directly to a crieghton player. All around Bad.......

[X-band '01]

Since X won, we can laugh about this:

@JFarr2 · 3m 3 minutes ago
I nominate myself for #SCNotTop10 lol!!!! Great team win!!!

For a team that plays on Fox, it's the 1 That Got Away now.

[Masterofreality]

@ESPNAndyKatz: Ga tech officials officially say Brian Gregory will return as coach.

I guess so. If he didn't Bobo would be paying 3 basketball coaches (unless they bought out Paul Hewitt)

[bobbiemcgee]

Chris Mack ‏@CoachChrisMack Mar 23

Brayden having cereal for the first time tonight. I suggested Frosted Flakes. Death stare from mom.... Back to film


5:27 PM - 23 Mar 2015 · Details
Tony the Tiger ‏@realtonytiger 11h11 hours ago

Appreciate the sentiment, coach.



.@realtonytiger When you get @'d by Tony the Tiger I would think you've made it big! I mean it's Tony the Tiger for crying out loud!



7:26 AM - 24 Mar 2015

Tony the Tiger ‏@realtonytiger 11h11 hours ago

@CoachChrisMack Stop it, I'm blushing... Good luck this week coach. Sounds like you're up against some pretty "wild" cats!


@CoachChrisMack @realtonytiger that's big

@CoachChrisMack @realtonytiger As big as it gets!! If Mr Kool-Aid man chimes in too I may not make it.

[X-Fan]

Chris Mack ‏@CoachChrisMack Mar 23

Brayden having cereal for the first time tonight. I suggested Frosted Flakes. Death stare from mom.... Back to film


5:27 PM - 23 Mar 2015 · Details
Tony the Tiger ‏@realtonytiger 11h11 hours ago

Appreciate the sentiment, coach.



.@realtonytiger When you get @'d by Tony the Tiger I would think you've made it big! I mean it's Tony the Tiger for crying out loud!



7:26 AM - 24 Mar 2015

Tony the Tiger ‏@realtonytiger 11h11 hours ago

@CoachChrisMack Stop it, I'm blushing... Good luck this week coach. Sounds like you're up against some pretty "wild" cats!


@CoachChrisMack @realtonytiger that's big

@CoachChrisMack @realtonytiger As big as it gets!! If Mr Kool-Aid man chimes in too I may not make it.
Lol! That is fantastic!

[Juice]

Chris Mack ‏@CoachChrisMack Mar 23

Brayden having cereal for the first time tonight. I suggested Frosted Flakes. Death stare from mom.... Back to film


5:27 PM - 23 Mar 2015 · Details
Tony the Tiger ‏@realtonytiger 11h11 hours ago

Appreciate the sentiment, coach.



.@realtonytiger When you get @'d by Tony the Tiger I would think you've made it big! I mean it's Tony the Tiger for crying out loud!



7:26 AM - 24 Mar 2015

Tony the Tiger ‏@realtonytiger 11h11 hours ago

@CoachChrisMack Stop it, I'm blushing... Good luck this week coach. Sounds like you're up against some pretty "wild" cats!


@CoachChrisMack @realtonytiger that's big

@CoachChrisMack @realtonytiger As big as it gets!! If Mr Kool-Aid man chimes in too I may not make it.

This is a pretty funny post on Tony the Tiger's tweets and it's the only one I've ever read and will prbably ever read

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/11/4/7137809/tony-the-tiger-twitter-sports-sports-sports-the-worst-jokes-ever

[BandAid]

This is a pretty funny post on Tony the Tiger's tweets and it's the only one I've ever read and will prbably ever read

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/11/4/7137809/tony-the-tiger-twitter-sports-sports-sports-the-worst-jokes-ever

Wow, Tony the Tiger is kinda an idiot. He's the Jaden Smith of cereal box characters.

[nuts4xu]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CA9dMHgUsAAKni3.jpg

[bobbiemcgee]

https://twitter.com/XUAthletics/status/580400124502900737?s=09

[American X]

Hangout out with Jerry West!

https://twitter.com/XavierMBB/status/580912396958486528/photo/1

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CA_QvcZVIAIuM0o.jpg

[Masterofreality]

"Tom Blackburn" of Blackburn Review is all udump, but is the best read on the web.

"@BlackburnReview: Archie had two guys kicked off the team, recruited two guys that can't read, barely got in the tourney -- and got an extension. KING BALLS! "

And this:

"@BlackburnReview: UD is going to get paid more when Archie leaves, that's the news. "

[Wheelhouse]

"Tom Blackburn" of Blackburn Review is all udump, but is the best read on the web.

"@BlackburnReview: Archie had two guys kicked off the team, recruited two guys that can't read, barely got in the tourney -- and got an extension. KING BALLS! "

And this:

"@BlackburnReview: UD is going to get paid more when Archie leaves, that's the news. "

He is a "must follow" on Twitter.

[STL_XUfan]

Not quite a tweet, but from Mark "Club Trillion" Titus:

I, too, worship at the Church of Stainbrook.
Now, let us pray:
Even though I take an Uber through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for you are with me.
Your goggles and your beard — they comfort me.
When you eventually open your restaurant,
you will prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of Stainbrook
forever.
Amen.

[X-Fan]

This is absolulty great!

@XavierMBB: Thanks to the #BIGEAST's @Kim_Adams1 & @cayleighgriffin for this great video! WATCH: https://t.co/DsOSXMlNa0”

For your viewing pleasure, I embeded the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3JP98A6Pv4&feature=youtu.be

[D-West & PO-Z]

This is absolulty great!

@XavierMBB: Thanks to the #BIGEAST's @Kim_Adams1 & @cayleighgriffin for this great video! WATCH: https://t.co/DsOSXMlNa0”

For your viewing pleasure, I embeded the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3JP98A6Pv4&feature=youtu.be

Ha thats great, thanks for posting.

[Musketeer_15]

Shannon Russell: "Guess who's sitting in #Xavier's section tonight at Staples Center? Jerry West and former Musketeer @jcraw55."

Hopefully both cheer loud for the Muskies!!

[BMoreX]

Ha thats great, thanks for posting.

You really wouldn't see that from any other conference.

That's really something.

[Xavgrad08]

@UACoachMiller It's with great pride that I congratulate Xavier on a great season. I'm so proud to say that I coached there for 8 years. Tonight was hard


@mstainbrook40Love ya #XavierNation ... Wouldn't have wanted to go on a journey with anyone else. #Team93


@DeeDavisX I just wanna say thank you for everyones support over my four years at xavier. I'm proud to say I'm a xavier musketeer! #XavierNation


They call me Weez @C_Weez
Tarzuski gettin put in the TRUNK!!!! I see ya #2Stains (2 Chainz voice)!! #LETSGOX

[GoMuskies]

Breaking News ‏@Breaking911 · 20m20 minutes ago
NOW: Fires, Fights, Assaults Reported At UK Campus After #FinalFour Loss - http://bit.ly/1GwCaSa


Burn! Burn! Burn!

[GoMuskies]

Doctor Daniel Crosby ‏@incblot · 45m45 minutes ago
Glad that the championship game will be Good vs. Evil now instead of Evil vs. Evil. #FinalFour

[GoMuskies]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBzEsVnUMAA102n.jpg

[XUFan09]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBzEsVnUMAA102n.jpg
That's the kid! Okay, maybe he's a little younger than 12. Still, sorry I'm not sorry.

[GoMuskies]

That's the kid! Okay, maybe he's a little younger than 12. Still, sorry I'm not sorry.

Sorry?!? What's to be sorry about? That shit's hilarious.

[XUFan09]

Sorry?!? What's to be sorry about? That shit's hilarious.
"Sorry I'm not sorry" is a faux apology. All the cool kids are doing it these days!

[DC Muskie]

Yeah making fun of a kid who's upset that their team lost is HILARIOUS!

[GoMuskies]

Yeah making fun of a kid who's upset that their team lost is HILARIOUS!

Indeed

[XUPhilly04]

Yeah making fun of a kid who's upset that their team lost is HILARIOUS!

What about the grown fat guy in glasses they kept showing on Sportscenter? He cried even more. Maybe he bet his life savings on it.

This kid will probably get his 15 minutes of fame like the Villanova band girl.

[xu82]

I didn't put that headband on the kid. His mother or sister must have been behind that.

[X-band '01]

I go the other way on this. I like to think of the Duke kid who was caught crying on camera 10 years ago at the ACC championship against Maryland. He's probably elated about Duke in the catbird's seat to win another title (even if 99.9% of the world will be cheering for Wisconsin on Monday night).

Needless to say, this was also a complete 180 degrees from the last time Wisconsin fans were at Lucas Oil Stadium for another type of championship game.

[paulxu]

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN
· 6h 6 hours ago
Sources also told ESPN that Calipari barely got into the Hall of Fame with the necessary 18 votes (out of 24).

Can a HOF spot be vacated?

[THRILLHOUSE]

Not really a tweet, but wasn't sure where else to put this. Didn't think it deserved it's own thread.

Anyway, reference to the Blue Blob in this Rolling Stone feature (2nd paragraph) on Conan O'Brien:

http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/conan-obrien-breaks-out-of-the-bubble-20150415

[SM#24]

Not really a tweet, but wasn't sure where else to put this. Didn't think it deserved it's own thread.

Anyway, reference to the Blue Blog in this Rolling Stone feature (2nd paragraph) on Conan O'Brien:

http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/conan-obrien-breaks-out-of-the-bubble-20150415

I do think it is time for the Blue Blob to have his own blog ;)

[THRILLHOUSE]

I do think it is time for the Blue Blob to have his own blog ;)

ugh...edited.

[Lloyd Braun]

@_mattjennings: @XavierMBB @edmondsumner Post Season NBA Chicago Combine Vertical Jump Test. 41" Vert! Touching 11'10" total height! http://t.co/fvbXn61yAI

!!!

[ammtd34]

@_mattjennings: @XavierMBB @edmondsumner Post Season NBA Chicago Combine Vertical Jump Test. 41" Vert! Touching 11'10" total height! http://t.co/fvbXn61yAI

!!!

Yeah, that's unreal. Jalen's couldn't be measured because he touched the top rung on the tool, 12'3". That doesn't mean his is higher than 41", but it's definitely impressive.

[xu82]

Yeah, that's unreal. Jalen's couldn't be measured because he touched the top rung on the tool, 12'3". That doesn't mean his is higher than 41", but it's definitely impressive.
Sounds like they need a new tool.

[muskiefan82]

Sounds like they need a new tool.

We have a few tools on this board that they can have.

[mistabeecee41]

@_mattjennings: @XavierMBB @edmondsumner Post Season NBA Chicago Combine Vertical Jump Test. 41" Vert! Touching 11'10" total height! http://t.co/fvbXn61yAI

!!!

i remember the debate on whether the redshirt had more to do with knee tendinitis or the fact that he was lodged at the bottom of the depth chart and weighs 160 pounds dripping wet.

imagine what his vertical is post "knee tendinitis"

[smileyy]

Yeah, that's unreal. Jalen's couldn't be measured because he touched the top rung on the tool, 12'3". That doesn't mean his is higher than 41", but it's definitely impressive.

I never saw a ton of ups from Jalen when I watched him in the season -- its his reach that's the extraordinary part of him.

[MADXSTER]

Jalen has developed a nice hook shot. Sometimes he even throws the ball down towards the basket. I have that problem too, but then I wake up.

[xu82]

We have a few tools on this board that they can have.

I could check my "ignore" list and suggest a few.

[ammtd34]

I never saw a ton of ups from Jalen when I watched him in the season -- its his reach that's the extraordinary part of him.

I don't know what Jalen's reach is (other than really long), but let's say it's within 5" of Thomas Robinson, whose is 8'10". If Jalen's reach is 9'3", his vertical is at least 36" since he touched the highest rung.

I know what you mean, though. Jalen doesn't jump very high a lot of times when he dunks. I don't think he needs to, though, because he's so quick off the ground. He was looking into the rim on the off-the-backboard alley oop from Dee, though.

[More Cowbell]

I don't know what Jalen's reach is (other than really long), but let's say it's within 5" of Thomas Robinson, whose is 8'10". If Jalen's reach is 9'3", his vertical is at least 36" since he touched the highest rung.


Considering how much draft analysts loved Robinson's length, that is pretty filthy.

[More Cowbell]

Compare Robinson's sophomore season to Jalen's sophomore season:

http://statsheet.com/mcb/players/compare?p1=thomas-robinson&thomas-robinson=2010-2011&p2=jalen-reynolds&schart1=points40&schart2=true_shooting_pct&schart3=offensive_rating_pct&schart4=block_pct&schart5=rebounds_offensive_pct&schart6=rebounds_defensive_pct#chart


The bottom chart includes more advanced stats. Basically identical.

[paulxu]

Jay Bilas @JayBilas
Gangsta and gentleman, the best of both worlds. I'm handsome and I'm wealthy, I can leave with all the girls. I gotta go to work.

Somehow it's OK for him to say this; but let Tu say it, and it's the end of the world.
Bite me.

Edit: should be under "Tweets you don't love" or something.

[Masterofreality]

The national, and Xavier's overreaction from Tu's comments was disgusting.

By the way, Kyrie Irving said basically the identical thing after one of the Cavs recent playoff wins.

Crickets.

I love Tu Holloway.

[Muskeagle]

Xavier has now offered Worcester Academy and @thebabc big man Kevin Marfo

----Adam Finkelstein tweeted


Don't know anything about him. I guess he also has an offer from Tulsa....and probably others. 6'8" class of 2016

[GoMuskies]

Were Bilas or Irving involved in fights on national TV moments earlier?

[paulxu]

Of course not. But somehow it's OK for him to use that language?


Bilas, in the first moments after the fight, ripped off a reactionary slew of holier-than-thou sanctions and fatherly-esqe stern suggestions for how to handle the situation. He said:

“Very disappointed in comments of Lyons and Holloway after UC-XU game. That’s not toughness. That’s classless. They should both apologize.”

“I’ve always loved the UC-XU rivalry, but it has been on the edge for too long. Instead of players, perhaps they should suspend the rivalry.”

“I respect ballers that fight to win, not fight. You want to fight? There are units in Afghanistan that can use you. Otherwise, play ball.”

“Next year, XU-UC hoop game should be canceled. Players should go to Philly to watch Army-Navy football game. They’d learn real toughness.”


I don't give him a pass on this nonsense. I would have been more impressed if he'd bothered to bring up the sucker punch or head stomp.
Players get pushed all the time in basketball games. None of that was an excuse for what followed. But he couldn't wait to rip Tu for the same words he uses in his morning tweet.

[LA Muskie]

Context folks. Context.

[waggy]

Of course not. But somehow it's OK for him to use that language?



I don't give him a pass on this nonsense. I would have been more impressed if he'd bothered to bring up the sucker punch or head stomp.
Players get pushed all the time in basketball games. None of that was an excuse for what followed. But he couldn't wait to rip Tu for the same words he uses in his morning tweet.


Awesome work Paul. Someone needs to send that to Bilas and explain to him what a giant asshole he is.

[LA Muskie]

By the way, those aren't Bilas' words. They are lyrics to a Tinashe song called "Pretend".

http://youtu.be/pAfd8dnIL10

[THRILLHOUSE]

By the way, those aren't Bilas' words. They are lyrics to a Tinashe song called "Pretend".

http://youtu.be/pAfd8dnIL10

Specifically lyrics from Young Jeezy. One of Bilas' twitter shticks is to quote Jeezy for his first tweet of the day.

[kyxu]

Specifically lyrics from Young Jeezy. One of Bilas' twitter shticks is to quote Jeezy for his first tweet of the day.

Jay Bilas is a huge cheese dick. The Young Jeezy quotes and "Trill" and "Bilastrator" BS is symptomatic of a guy who is super full of himself.

[DoubleD86]

I truly enjoy Jay Bilas. Commence the hate.

[SemajParlor]

The Snowman and Bilas are tight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enAtky5G95o

Like him or not - Bilas is always a head of the curve, whether it's rule changes or being anti - NCAA. When Bilas was saying that student athletes should get paid he was making a very bold statement. Now it's hardly controversial.

[DC Muskie]

The Snowman and Bilas are tight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enAtky5G95o

Like him or not - Bilas is always a head of the curve, whether it's rule changes or being anti - NCAA. When Bilas was saying that student athletes should get paid he was making a very bold statement. Now it's hardly controversial.

Yeah, Bilas is so ahead of the curve on things that are common sense.

Seriously, I don't mind Jay. His life is pretty good, and it's all about low hanging fruit.

[SemajParlor]

Yeah, Bilas is so ahead of the curve on things that are common sense.

Seriously, I don't mind Jay. His life is pretty good, and it's all about low hanging fruit.

A lot of people, especially those in the media, don't have common sense. Bilas is a rarity.

[Wheelhouse]

I'm a big fan of Bilas but I loathe his rap lyric tweets. It's the definition of trying too hard.

[bobbiemcgee]

https://twitter.com/XavierMBB


Time goes way to fast when you're old. I remember the day he committed and seems like it was yesterday. Thanks and Good Luck, my man!!!

[waggy]

https://twitter.com/XavierMBB


Time goes way to fast when you're old. I remember the day he committed and seems like it was yesterday. Thanks and Good Luck, my man!!!


LOL @ Mack's clothing coordination. Jay Wright he is not.

[paulxu]

Sister Rose's streak continues.

[Madfan]

I commented to Dee about the streak. He said to me "I wasn't going to be the one to break it! Are you crazy!" Then laughed. What a great and charming Xavier Ambassador. X will miss him.

[paulxu]

Reggie Rankin @ReggieRankin
· 19h 19 hours ago
Kaiser Gates also stopped by the @scoutsfocus camp. Xavier fans get ready this kid can flat out play. @ESPNRNHoops

(just looking for some BB news)

[SemajParlor]

Reggie Rankin @ReggieRankin
· 19h 19 hours ago
Kaiser Gates also stopped by the @scoutsfocus camp. Xavier fans get ready this kid can flat out play. @ESPNRNHoops

(just looking for some BB news)

This is good to hear. I really haven't seen / heard much about him

[XUMIOH12]

Looks like one of Xavier's targets is ready to announce his commitment soon....

Four-star Xavier Simpson is set to decide tomorrow @Xaviersimpson3 @coachq7 http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1547601

Apparently there has been a change per @KingJamesAAU , @Xaviersimpson3 is not committing tomorrow

[Strange Brew]

Looks like one of Xavier's targets is ready to announce his commitment soon....

Four-star Xavier Simpson is set to decide tomorrow @Xaviersimpson3 @coachq7 http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1547601

Apparently there has been a change per @KingJamesAAU , @Xaviersimpson3 is not committing tomorrow

Any insight on this recruit? I haven't heard much about him.

[XUMIOH12]

Any insight on this recruit? I haven't heard much about him.

I have never seen the guy play, so i really dont know anything about him except his rankings;
3* 122 overall by rivals, which i believe is a downgrade from where he was ranked previously.
4* 74 overall by Scout
4* 88 overall in the 247 sports composite.

[kyxu]

He is Xavier's top target at the PG spot. Though he may not announce tomorrow, it will likely be very soon.

[xudash]

5"11" -- Drew Lavender mode'esque.

[GoMuskies]

Wouldn't he tower over Drew Lavender?

I'd like to know how he pronounces his name before I decide whether we really want him or not.

[nuts4xu]

Wouldn't he tower over Drew Lavender?

I'd like to know how he pronounces his name before I decide whether we really want him or not.

He pronounces it wrong, as in "Eggs-avier", from what I understand.

[94GRAD]

Wouldn't he tower over Drew Lavender?

I'd like to know how he pronounces his name before I decide whether we really want him or not.

Heard Eggs-avier. And he has delayed his announcement.

[XUFan09]

One of the better true point guards in the class, in the facilitating style of Dee. He makes the offense run smoothly. What I also like about him is that he has a broad, strong build, like Tu has. That helps make up for his height, just as it did for Tu.

[GoMuskies]

He pronounces it wrong, as in "Eggs-avier", from what I understand.

This is an outrage. I say we pull his offer (if he doesn't pick us).

[paulxu]

He's the shortest guy out there. But he's definitely got the Lavender tear drop down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzVCdhXOq_s

[xudash]

Wouldn't he tower over Drew Lavender?

I'd like to know how he pronounces his name before I decide whether we really want him or not.

Hence, the "mode'esque" reference.

The coaching staff know what they want and need. My initial reaction was more about going after players under 6 feet tall as a general consideration, given the nature of the Big East.

He certainly appears to be highly sought after by a number of good programs.

If he makes it to Victory Parkway, let the pronunciation lessons begin: Zavier, Zavier, Zavier,....

[GoMuskies]

The coaching staff know what they want and need.

Sometimes us fans need to keep them in check. I mean, a guy who doesn't even know how to say his own name right seems like a guy who might break Sr. Rose's streak.

Of course, that only applies if he doesn't pick us.

[birdman71]

I don't understand why any Muskie fan would say anything that even sounds negative as we approach his decision time.
Xavier, come to Xavier. Great team, great school, great coach, great support and great city.

[muskiefan82]

Why wouldn't you want to play with your first name on the front of your jersey and your last name on the back?

[GoMuskies]

I don't understand why any Muskie fan would say anything that even sounds negative as we approach his decision time.


Good point. It's possible that Xavier will (i) find his way to this board, (ii) take the time to read the 162 page Tweets You Gotta Love 3 thread all the way to the end; (iii) not understand the concept of sarcasm at all; and (iv) decide against coming to Xavier when he finally realizes that he says his name wrong.

[MADXSTER]

Good point. It's possible that Xavier will (i) find his way to this board, (ii) take the time to read the 162 page Tweets You Gotta Love 3 thread all the way to the end; (iii) not understand the concept of sarcasm at all; and (iv) decide against coming to Xavier when he finally realizes that he says his name wrong.

1st of all, This is the BEST damn XAVIER message board in the world. Make that, best damn message board in the world, period. Of course xavier would find this message board. 2nd, Why wouldn't he read 162 page Tweets You Gotta Love? After all, MADXSTER started the thread. nough said. 3rd, I'm sure he understands sarcasm, it's the chasm in your head that he cannot understand and 4th, he would never decide against coming to Xavier once he sees the hot speech teacher assigned to him.

[GoMuskies]

Why wouldn't he read 162 page Tweets You Gotta Love?

Good point. This is probably why he delayed his announcement. It takes time to read all 162 pages.

Err, 163 pages.

[XUPhilly04]

He pronounces it wrong, as in "Eggs-avier", from what I understand.

Per scouts, kid has a huge ego, plays as if he has his first name on the front of the jersey, so I like our chances.

[paulxu]

You guys need to adjust your settings. This is a 41 page thread.

[paulxu]

I guess because I saw a couple of his HS games I'm more interested in normal on how he pans out at X.
Good to see him working his game during the summer.

Kaiser gates

Man I'm ready for X  http://t.co/OikSL94gFZ -

[Milhouse]

Seems to have a decent handle for a combo 3/4 guy.

[xu82]

Seems to have a decent handle for a combo 3/4 guy.

Wow! No kidding! Of course, I find a way to worry. Paul, does he bang and hit the glass too? Or is he more finesse?

[paulxu]

Good range, nice touch, but I never saw him really challenged. Think he could use the weight room for strength, and may be deceptively faster than he looks. Doesn't seem afraid to go inside and bang around.

[muskiefan82]

Good range, nice touch, but I never saw him really challenged. Think he could use the weight room for strength, and may be deceptively faster than he looks. Doesn't seem afraid to go inside and bang around.

But,.......and you know it's coming..........can he jump off of one foot?

[paulxu]

Only once, at the 52 sec mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td49aqnL3Z8

[mistabeecee41]

another big that can shoot? I'll take it. After that year where Brad was the only player on our team who could hit a shot outside of 15 feet, Mack has really focused on bringing in shooters with Myles,JP, Tre, Makinde and Gates.

[SixFig]

I think he could be comparable to the role Harrison Barnes plays for the Golden State Warriors. A strong jumpy SF with a decent jumper and the ability to guard smaller PFs

[XUMIOH12]

Probably not the proper thread for this but it looks like the summer league has started already/starts this weekend;

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/2015/06/16/summertime-signals-return-of-city-gear-hoops-league/28808863/

Looks like the schedule is much shorter this year, IMO the league has gone downhill the last couple years.

[paulxu]

RT @TrevonBluiett: Nothing better than having Father/Son talks with my little man @Kaisergates ����

Hope he plays this well next year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuHrPfvMht8&feature=youtu.be

[Cheesehead]

RT @TrevonBluiett: Nothing better than having Father/Son talks with my little man @Kaisergates ����

Hope he plays this well next year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuHrPfvMht8&feature=youtu.be

Looks like they played some teams that were inferior but like his skill set a lot. Good hops, smooth jumper, can put ball ont the floor. Reminds me of Duncan but w/ better handle. Will need to get in the weight room.

[paulxu]

Looks like they played some teams that were inferior

I think that was the case for most of the year until their State playoffs that they won.
Also, 4 division 1 guys on that team, including (#2 in the video) the nation's top point guard prospect for 2016 Kobi Simmons.

[xukeith]

another big that can shoot? I'll take it. After that year where Brad was the only player on our team who could hit a shot outside of 15 feet, Mack has really focused on bringing in shooters with Myles,JP, Tre, Makinde and Gates.

London and Gates can shoot?

I will wait and see.

[Juice]

London and Gates can shoot?

I will wait and see.

They both have nice Js for their size. I don't know if they can knock down 3s but they aren't strictly playing around the rim. London was a guard until his growth spurt around his junior year of high school.

[TUclutch]

London and Gates both can shoot 3s, London being a little better at it.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

How many of you hated watching Reynolds hit 15 foot jumpers last year? I sure loved watching that. Those guys have to start somewhere.

[xukeith]

Myles Douglas tweeting he is blessed to get a scholarship offer from Xavier:

Myles Douglas ‏@1000_Myles 51m51 minutes ago
Blessed to say that the coaching staff at Xavier has offered me a full scholarship #GoMusketeers

[THRILLHOUSE]

Adam Finkelstein ‏@AdamFinkelstein 42m42 minutes ago
How bout Tyrique Jones pulling down huge reb, pointing at Chris Mack in stands & making an X. @RENShoops beats Loaded NC #adidasuprising.

[Masterofreality]

Adam Finkelstein ‏@AdamFinkelstein 42m42 minutes ago
How bout Tyrique Jones pulling down huge reb, pointing at Chris Mack in stands & making an X. @RENShoops beats Loaded NC #adidasuprising.

Apparently Tyrique impressed a bunch of people yesterday and all the "recruiting gurus" are calling him a "steal" for X.

The staff is getting after it.

No, we don't need no mo coaching changes. Stability is King.

[Masterofreality]

And then, there's this today:

"@VTACADEMYHOOPS: Tyrique Jones '16 is a beast! 14 Pts (7-8 FG), 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals and 2 assists in a win vs. @indianaelite ."

[MuskieCinci]

Apparently Tyrique impressed a bunch of people yesterday and all the "recruiting gurus" are calling him a "steal" for X.

The staff is getting after it.

No, we don't need no mo coaching changes. Stability is King.

I hate that word when it comes to recruiting. It is so overused, it has lost all meaning.

Any school that isn't Duke/UK/UNC/blue blood has a good player? He was a steal! - They only have so many scholarships, they can't get every player in the rivals 150.

No name recruit becomes a good player his junior year of college? He was a steal! - How was he stolen if no one else wanted him?

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Where is Tyrique playing his AAU ball this summer?

[drudy23]

What's really funny is within that article, it says that he is also visiting Xavier, but in the poll at the end of the article, it asks where you think he will end up, UK, UNC, or Duke.

[bobbiemcgee]

Funny Stuff:

http://247sports.com/Player/Tyrique-Jones-75131

[nuts4xu]

@ReggieRankin: ESPN 100 No. 6 Kobi Simmons has just informed me that he has cut his list to Ohio State, Xavier, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina & Arizona

Long shot, but it's nice to see us on the short list of the #6 ranked recruit in the nation.

[paulxu]

That's 3 Xavier coaches, Cal and Roy, and the local school.

[Masterofreality]

@ReggieRankin: ESPN 100 No. 6 Kobi Simmons has just informed me that he has cut his list to Ohio State, Xavier, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina & Arizona

Long shot, but it's nice to see us on the short list of the #6 ranked recruit in the nation.

Maybe not such a total long shot. Got some major things in our favor.

[XUFan09]

Maybe not such a total long shot. Got some major things in our favor.
Yup. Intriguing situation, to say the least.

[muskiefan82]

Georgia?

[Cheesehead]

Georgia?


home state

[muskiefan82]

Ah. Got it.

[paulxu]

Guess they are both fans.

Dallas Cowboys ‏@dallascowboys · 11m11 minutes ago
Hey #CowboysNation throw up the X Dez Bryant and Charlotte J Anderson

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ-03dxUYAACG3U.jpg

[casualfan]

Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello 1m1 minute ago
Recent Xavier commit Tyrique Jones is annihilating rims today. At least six or seven dunks. Aggressive in the paint. #adidasuprising

[94GRAD]

@CoachChrisMack
2 tough workouts for Team 94 today in the books. Annual softball draft in 25 mins. Team Farr, Team Abell announced shortly. Game day July 30


I would highly recommend attending this if you happen to have that afternoon off.

[Muskie]

Or if you're feeling "ill"and need to leave the office early?

[More Cowbell]

Not Xavier related, but an awesome tweet. Its a shame his name is on twitter, would be a great story if he escapes punishment.

https://twitter.com/brookecottengim/status/624021431442128896

[ammtd34]

Not Xavier related, but an awesome tweet. Its a shame his name is on twitter, would be a great story if he escapes punishment.

https://twitter.com/brookecottengim/status/624021431442128896

He made his twitter account private, but last night he had posted a selfie video he took while he was actually on the field.

[xukeith]

Or if you're feeling "ill"and need to leave the office early?

who won? Team Farr or Team Abell?

[THRILLHOUSE]

who won? Team Farr or Team Abell?

Hasn't happened yet. Game day is the 30th.

[Backyard Champ]

Not Xavier related, but an awesome tweet. Its a shame his name is on twitter, would be a great story if he escapes punishment.

https://twitter.com/brookecottengim/status/624021431442128896


Why would that be great? Running onto the field/court during a game should not be tolerated or applauded.

[More Cowbell]

Why would that be great? Running onto the field/court during a game should not be tolerated or applauded.

If you have the skill to escape, I applaud you.

[GoMuskies]

If you have the skill to escape, I applaud you.

I might applaud him if he had actually escaped instead of posting his "escape" on Twitter.

[X-band '01]

WRTV Channel 6 - Indianapolis (http://www.theindychannel.com/sports/man-runs-onto-field-during-reds-game-justin-buchanan-carefully-planned-to-avoid-capture)

This Bieber lookalike didn't just post his escape, he telegraphed it ahead of time. It's a shame that Billy Hamilton didn't clothesline him when he ran onto the field.

Why don't these guys get tased like they do in Philly?

[drudy23]

Why would that be great? Running onto the field/court during a game should not be tolerated or applauded.

...said the get off my lawn guy

[xu82]

...said the get off my lawn guy

You are welcome on my lawn. Stay off the field of play unless we get to taser you or at least send a young version of Mike Curtis from the Colts. Hell, even the actual Mike Curtis might make you regret it! The entertainment value would offset the interruption.

[bobbiemcgee]

https://twitter.com/CoachChrisMack/status/623591617681858560/photo/1

[drudy23]

https://twitter.com/CoachChrisMack/status/623591617681858560/photo/1

Is that the Tecmo Bowl font?

[X-band '01]

Nope, just the classic NES/Super Mario Bros font.

But I'll add this gem from the thread courtesy of @CoachChrisMack:

@MOR_XU @MarioMercurio Just like last year???? As a pitcher Mario serves better meatballs than Larosas.

[THRILLHOUSE]

Is that the Tecmo Bowl font?

Bases Loaded:

http://media.philly.com/images/11514_baseloaded_600.jpg

[Xman95]

Bases Loaded...YES!! That game was awesome. BTW, I love the names of the umps.

[XUmuskies34]

Kobi Simmons tweeted his top 6 schools earlier tonight. Xavier made the cut!

https://twitter.com/JordanKobi/status/625462643374051329

[xu82]

Kobi Simmons tweeted his top 6 schools earlier tonight. Xavier made the cut!

https://twitter.com/JordanKobi/status/625462643374051329

I am firmly in favor of reverse alphabetical order!

Looks like the same half dozen options he previously mentioned, but very happy to still be on the list. For what that's worth.

[bobbiemcgee]

Anybody go?

https://twitter.com/hashtag/XavierWorldSeries?src=hash

[X-band '01]

There is a poster who did go, but due to the nature of another softball thread, the names have been redacted to protect the innocent.

[Cheesehead]

Anybody go?

https://twitter.com/hashtag/XavierWorldSeries?src=hash

Unfortunately, I was at work but according to Twitter a poster did attend.

[SC in DC]

I don't do tweets--but somebody post Q's on here regarding his official to X

[wkrq59]

Q wants to know what he posted?? He is more than usual CONFUSED?????

[SC in DC]

I copied it--don't tell anyone!

Xavier is treating me great so fair on my official visit! I love it

[casualfan]

I copied it--don't tell anyone!

Xavier is treating me great so fair on my official visit! I love it

I've been told to expect good news today...

[bobbiemcgee]

Q wants to know what he posted?? He is more than usual CONFUSED?????

There's another Q in town:

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1777732

[THRILLHOUSE]

Welp, assuming Goodin committed?

@CoachChrisMack
X Marks the Spot! Great day to be a Musketeer!! #XavierNation

[THRILLHOUSE]

Yep, we got Goodin:

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 31s32 seconds ago
BREAKING: 2016 PG Quentin Goodin has committed to Xavier, source told @CBSSports. Top-100 player.

[casualfan]

Welp, assuming Goodin committed?

@CoachChrisMack
X Marks the Spot! Great day to be a Musketeer!! #XavierNation


Yep.

[94GRAD]

Big East Coast Bias ‏@becb_sbn 51m51 minutes ago
Coming this week: A look at Chris Mack, one of the most underrated coaches in the country, and how he's built Xavier into a big-time program

[XUMIOH12]

Big East Coast Bias ‏@becb_sbn 51m51 minutes ago
Coming this week: A look at Chris Mack, one of the most underrated coaches in the country, and how he's built Xavier into a big-time program

I don't really think Mack has "built Xavier into a big-time program", more like he has kept Xavier at the high level it was been at for 10+ years.

[XUFan09]

I don't really think Mack has "built Xavier into a big-time program", more like he has kept Xavier at the high level it was been at for 10+ years.
That was my thought too.

[drudy23]

I don't really think Mack has "built Xavier into a big-time program", more like he has kept Xavier at the high level it was been at for 10+ years.

True...but I'm guessing Mack would admit the same thing.

[xavierj]

That was my thought too.

But recruiting is at a higher level than when he took over so I guess he is moving the program forward. Time will tell.

[bobbiemcgee]

Robby Carmody, a 2018 PG from MARS tweeted he has an offer from X. Just goes to show Mack will go anywhere to recruit:shocked2::shocked2:

[Cheesehead]

Big East Coast Bias ‏@becb_sbn 51m51 minutes ago
Coming this week: A look at Chris Mack, one of the most underrated coaches in the country, and how he's built Xavier into a big-time program

I guess everyone would like to "sneak up" on people. I believe XU is very close to being a big time program. Folks who know college basektball know it's a very solid program. Are we Duke, UK, NC? No but a trip to the Final 4 will finally kick down the door. Xavier is right on the verge of being a regular palyer with the big boys. It all comes down to recruits and Xavier is making progress in that area.

[bobbiemcgee]

Edmond Sumner ‏@edmondsumner 58m58 minutes ago

Progress.

What's the early line on Sumner starting from you guys in the know? Heard he has impressed in practice.

[Milhouse]

Edmond Sumner ‏@edmondsumner 58m58 minutes ago

Progress.

What's the early line on Sumner starting from you guys in the know? Heard he has impressed in practice.

He won't start to begin the season, but its not out of quesiton for him to end the season.

[kyxu]

Edmond Sumner ‏@edmondsumner 58m58 minutes ago

Progress.

What's the early line on Sumner starting from you guys in the know? Heard he has impressed in practice.

Boner-inducing

[bleedXblue]

Who's starting ahead of him would be my question? Austin ? Maybe Myles but he's not a true PG. I think if he stays healthy, he's the starter come the 7th-8th game in.

[LA Muskie]

It's been a few months now, but back then I was hearing Myles at the point to start the year.

[casualfan]

Does anyone know if any of the teams we play non conference like to pressure?

I think by the time league play rolls around that spot will be situated, but there could be some bumps along the road early, especially if we play a team that pressures a lot.

I like Myles a lot, but i don't think he'd hold up very well running point against a team that likes to pressure full court.

[mistabeecee41]

Who's starting ahead of him would be my question? Austin ? Maybe Myles but he's not a true PG. I think if he stays healthy, he's the starter come the 7th-8th game in.

Even if Sumner is the better overall player (especially with his size/athleticism advantage of LA) - it doesn't necessarily mean he starts. Maybe Mack wants a facilitating PG to start the game with Remy, Tre & Jalen, with Sumner as the change of pace guard who can get his own.

[Masterofreality]

Edmond Sumner ‏@edmondsumner 58m58 minutes ago

Progress.

What's the early line on Sumner starting from you guys in the know? Heard he has impressed in practice.


Who's starting ahead of him would be my question? Austin ? Maybe Myles but he's not a true PG. I think if he stays healthy, he's the starter come the 7th-8th game in.

Had lunch with Andy Mac yesterday. Mac was definitive that Larry Austin is ahead in the PG race and that he looked like he has grown bigger from last year. He thinks that Larry is primed to have a very big year.

[bleedXblue]

Had lunch with Andy Mac yesterday. Mac was definitive that Larry Austin is ahead in the PG race and that he looked like he has grown bigger from last year. He thinks that Larry is primed to have a very big year.

I would expect Austin to be "ahead" right now as has a full year under his belt. But I'm also curious to know how this is being determined by Andy? Sumner brings an entirely different element to this team that if and when he's ready, he's going to play a lot.

[Juice]

I would expect Austin to be "ahead" right now as has a full year under his belt. But I'm also curious to know how this is being determined by Andy? Sumner brings an entirely different element to this team that if and when he's ready, he's going to play a lot.

I think everyone agrees on whether he is talented but no one knows if Sumner can actually play PG.

[xu82]

I think everyone agrees on whether he is talented but no one knows if Sumner can actually play PG.

Is he still about 6'5"? Was it a real 6'5"? Has he grown any more? Can he stay in front of a good PG on defense? I'm excited to see him play based on all I've heard, but I'm curious to see what his game looks like! He got so few minutes early last year it's hard for me to tell.

[XUMIOH12]

Sumner has played PG his entire basketball career, so I'm not really sure why people question whether or not he can play the position. I would be initially concerned with his defense, but that's a concern for most freshman PGs.

[MarvAlbert]

Is he still about 6'5"? Was it a real 6'5"? Has he grown any more? Can he stay in front of a good PG on defense? I'm excited to see him play based on all I've heard, but I'm curious to see what his game looks like! He got so few minutes early last year it's hard for me to tell.

https://twitter.com/edmondsumner/status/618919167035621377

Hard to judge his exact height, because who knows whose listed height is right, but he looks tall. If Macura is his listed height, Edmond looks every bit of 6'7", although it's hard to judge because of the angle of the shot and the fact that he is standing slightly closer to the camera. Regardless, he looks tall and it looks like he has put on a lot of muscle in the last year.

[xu82]

Sumner has played PG his entire basketball career, so I'm not really sure why people question whether or not he can play the position. I would be initially concerned with his defense, but that's a concern for most freshman PGs.

I believe Makinde played some PG too, but it's entirely possible to outgrow the position making this a fair question. Don't get me wrong, I'd love a big, long stud at PG and I hope he can be that guy. With all the growing he's done I'm just eager to see how this plays out.

[nuts4xu]

I'd love a big, long stud....

That's what she said!

[XUFan09]

Sumner has played PG his entire basketball career, so I'm not really sure why people question whether or not he can play the position. I would be initially concerned with his defense, but that's a concern for most freshman PGs.
Sumner has played combo guard his entire life.

[mistabeecee41]

Sumner has played combo guard his entire life.

It's 2016. Most PG's have played combo guard their entire lives.

[nuts4xu]

It's 2016.

It is? I missed the last 4 months of 2015 somehow!

[Blue Blooded-05]

Had lunch with Andy Mac yesterday. Mac was definitive that Larry Austin is ahead in the PG race and that he looked like he has grown bigger from last year. He thinks that Larry is primed to have a very big year.

It's possible that I've become cynical as the seasons go by, but I feel like I hear this about some unproven player every year....

"Churchill Odia is a can't miss prospect and will be the next great PG at Xavier"
"Will Caudle is dominating David West in practice"
"Adrian Graves is the best player on the floor during practice"
"Johnny Wolf is surprising everyone with his athleticism and decision making"
"Jeff Robinson is really going to turn it on this year"
"Jay Canty will come in and make everyone forget about Dez"

How many young and unproven players really give us positive surprises above what was expected of them? Jason Love in 2008 comes to mind. Was buried on the bench is a freshman and become a solid contributor off the bench as a sophomore on an Elite 8 team. But beyond Love and a 10 game stretch out of James Farr two years ago, every young/unproven player pretty much delivers as expected.

Look, I hope I'm wrong, but the most likely scenario is that LAJ and Sumner both show flashes of greatness mixed in with frustration. They'll learn as they go and will hopefully become upper classmen PG leaders reminiscent of Chalmers, Lavender, Holloway and Davis. Just be patient.

[maketewahXalum]

https://twitter.com/edmondsumner/status/618919167035621377

Hard to judge his exact height, because who knows whose listed height is right, but he looks tall. If Macura is his listed height, Edmond looks every bit of 6'7", although it's hard to judge because of the angle of the shot and the fact that he is standing slightly closer to the camera. Regardless, he looks tall and it looks like he has put on a lot of muscle in the last year.

Looking at him standing next to Jalen, he looks at least 6'6" - 6'7." He also looks pretty jacked (at least his arms). I'd be curious to see how much weight/muscle he has added since stepping on campus last summer. I think I remember him being listed around like 160-165 lbs when he was coming in last summer. He looks much bigger than that now. Anyone have any idea how much he currently weighs? Dude looks pretty filled out..

I am excited to see how he performs this year. If we can get average/decent PG play between him and Larry Austin, I think this team could be very special. So many weapons on the roster (i.e. Jalen, Bluiett, Remy, Myles/Macura shooting, etc.). Also, anyone know how Makinde London has been looking thus far? He is another guy that I am very excited to see suit up this year. From what I have seen, his athleticism is freakish.

[xu82]

That's what she said!

I knew someone would have to do this.... I was just waiting to see who! Congrats!

[xu82]

It is? I missed the last 4 months of 2015 somehow!

That's what happens when you don't pay attention..... just try to do better now.

[D-West & PO-Z]

It's possible that I've become cynical as the seasons go by, but I feel like I hear this about some unproven player every year....

"Jay Canty will come in and make everyone forget about Dez"
.

This one would have been particularly amazing considering Canty transferred before Dez even got to XU.

[Xville]

It's possible that I've become cynical as the seasons go by, but I feel like I hear this about some unproven player every year....

"Churchill Odia is a can't miss prospect and will be the next great PG at Xavier"
"Will Caudle is dominating David West in practice"
"Adrian Graves is the best player on the floor during practice"
"Johnny Wolf is surprising everyone with his athleticism and decision making"
"Jeff Robinson is really going to turn it on this year"
"Jay Canty will come in and make everyone forget about Dez"

How many young and unproven players really give us positive surprises above what was expected of them? Jason Love in 2008 comes to mind. Was buried on the bench is a freshman and become a solid contributor off the bench as a sophomore on an Elite 8 team. But beyond Love and a 10 game stretch out of James Farr two years ago, every young/unproven player pretty much delivers as expected.

Look, I hope I'm wrong, but the most likely scenario is that LAJ and Sumner both show flashes of greatness mixed in with frustration. They'll learn as they go and will hopefully become upper classmen PG leaders reminiscent of Chalmers, Lavender, Holloway and Davis. Just be patient.

I hear what you are saying but you can say there are plenty that did pan out as well....Travis Taylor Senior year, Derrick Brown, Jordan Crawford (we heard rumblings during his year in practice he was the best player in the gym...he had an average freshman year at Indiana...nothing like the Crawford we came to know). We have even had freshmen step into major rolls like Dez, Trevon, Tu...and outside of a bump or bruise here or there they will extremely good contributors.

[Wheelhouse]

https://twitter.com/edmondsumner/status/618919167035621377

Hard to judge his exact height, because who knows whose listed height is right, but he looks tall. If Macura is his listed height, Edmond looks every bit of 6'7", although it's hard to judge because of the angle of the shot and the fact that he is standing slightly closer to the camera. Regardless, he looks tall and it looks like he has put on a lot of muscle in the last year.

Is that Sumner all the way to the left??? Holy Moses, he looks huge.

I don't want to exaggerate here but I'm pretty sure he's the next Magic Johnson.

[Blue Blooded-05]

This one would have been particularly amazing considering Canty transferred before Dez even got to XU.

*checks past Xavier rosters online*

... Touché...

Ok, so I clearly didn't fact check (I have to get SOME work done), but I maintain there was a substantial amount of hype for Canty that was never realized in a Xavier uniform.

All I'm trying to say, to paraphrase Dennis Green, is that most players are who we think they are.

[BandAid]

Is that Sumner all the way to the left??? Holy Moses, he looks huge.

I don't want to exaggerate here but I'm pretty sure he's the next Magic Johnson.

I wonder if they still call him Skinny?

[XUFan09]

To be fair to Canty, he actually had a solid college career. He was just going to be third on the depth chart if he stayed. JMart was out-performing him in practice, and Dez was going to be an immediate impact freshman. Both of those guys committed after him, so I wonder if the staff would have even taken a commitment from Canty if it had been the other way around.

I've always maintained that if you had combined Canty's level of ability with Latham's position, you would have had a solid four-year player. Canty was the only one in that class who was starting to get playing time (and actually didn't look bad out there), but then he broke his foot in late December.

[XUFan09]

It's 2016. Most PG's have played combo guard their entire lives.
In the sense that most are scoring point guards and some are really shooting guards trying to play point, yes. There we're talking about the kind of guys who aren't really strong at either position, usually because they aren't enough a facilitator for one and they are too short for the other. Summer, however, really is the kind of guard that could play shooting guard well. He already had good size for the off-guard spot when he initially committed at 6'3", to go with his playmaking ability. He has some skills as a point guard and it might be the right position for him, but it's not like he's Dee Davis, Larry Austin, Tu Holloway, or even Quentin Goodin.

[kyxu]

It's possible that I've become cynical as the seasons go by, but I feel like I hear this about some unproven player every year....

"Churchill Odia is a can't miss prospect and will be the next great PG at Xavier"
"Will Caudle is dominating David West in practice"
"Adrian Graves is the best player on the floor during practice"
"Johnny Wolf is surprising everyone with his athleticism and decision making"
"Jeff Robinson is really going to turn it on this year"
"Jay Canty will come in and make everyone forget about Dez"

How many young and unproven players really give us positive surprises above what was expected of them? Jason Love in 2008 comes to mind. Was buried on the bench is a freshman and become a solid contributor off the bench as a sophomore on an Elite 8 team. But beyond Love and a 10 game stretch out of James Farr two years ago, every young/unproven player pretty much delivers as expected.

Look, I hope I'm wrong, but the most likely scenario is that LAJ and Sumner both show flashes of greatness mixed in with frustration. They'll learn as they go and will hopefully become upper classmen PG leaders reminiscent of Chalmers, Lavender, Holloway and Davis. Just be patient.

Though I agree with your overall point, Jay Canty was already gone when Dez Wells suited up for X.

[paulxu]

I wonder if they still call him Skinny?

Looks like a lot of curls have gone on in the past year.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLBzoGwUsAABhrt.jpg

[xu82]

Looks like a lot of curls have gone on in the past year.


Triceps like that don't just happen.

[fellahmuskie]

I don't know if there are any other runners on here, but James Farr killed it in the mile run this morning. Incredible given his height and weight.

@CoachChrisMack
Annual mile run yields big time results this morning. Positional winners:
G Edmond Sumner 5:15
W JP Macura 5:22
F James Farr 5:43

[drudy23]

Do work.

[Irishdawg]

I don't know if there are any other runners on here, but James Farr killed it in the mile run this morning. Incredible given his height and weight.

@CoachChrisMack
Annual mile run yields big time results this morning. Positional winners:
G Edmond Sumner 5:15
W JP Macura 5:22
F James Farr 5:43

It's impressive any way you slice it, but all of Butler's players were between 5:05 and 5:45 for their timed mile this morning, with Kellen Dunham and Tyler Lewis leading the way at 5:05 and 5:08 respectively.

A mile run doesn't tell you anything about how the season will go, but it is good to see both teams in good shape heading into the school year.

[Milhouse]

Yeah I've never taken much stock in the mile run. I believe Brad Redford holds our all time record and he was far from an "explosive" player.

[XUFan09]

Yeah I've never taken much stock in the mile run. I believe Brad Redford holds our all time record and he was far from an "explosive" player.
Yup. Let's put it this way: In high school, I could run a mile faster than everyone on the team, but you never heard about me suiting up for D1 ball.

[xufan02]

Yup. Let's put it this way: In high school, I could run a mile faster than everyone on the team, but you never heard about me suiting up for D1 ball.

In high school my best mile was 4:21, and in college I was sub 4 min in the 1500m, but my lateral quickness was embarrassing bad.

Anything under 5:30 is a solid time for any none runner. Plus these guys are muscle bound. I was 6'2 and 165lbs.

[XUFan09]

In high school my best mile was 4:21, and in college I was sub 4 min in the 1500m, but my lateral quickness was embarrassing bad.

Anything under 5:30 is a solid time for any none runner. Plus these guys are muscle bound. I was 6'2 and 165lbs.

Oh yeah, I was only an okay CC/track runner, but I totally get the difference for them. It's not surprise that a guy built like Redford holds the record, because most of them aren't built anything like that. One of the coaches at my high school coached both soccer and baseball, and as absolute requirement to make varsity, players had to run a sub-6 mile. For the soccer guys, this wasn't that big of a deal (if you can't run a mile that fast, you have no business playing varsity soccer at a high level). For the baseball guys, though, it seemed kind of crazy at times. There were some guys who simply weren't built to be able to reasonably hit that mark. I always assumed that he offered a little leeway to those guys after the fact, but he scared them into believing they would get cut before the run so that they would work their ass off in preparation.

[LA Muskie]

Oh yeah, I was only an okay CC/track runner, but I totally get the difference for them. It's not surprise that a guy built like Redford holds the record, because most of them aren't built anything like that. One of the coaches at my high school coached both soccer and baseball, and as absolute requirement to make varsity, players had to run a sub-6 mile. For the soccer guys, this wasn't that big of a deal (if you can't run a mile that fast, you have no business playing varsity soccer at a high level). For the baseball guys, though, it seemed kind of crazy at times. There were some guys who simply weren't built to be able to reasonably hit that mark. I always assumed that he offered a little leeway to those guys after the fact, but he scared them into believing they would get cut before the run so that they would work their ass off in preparation.
We had to do 2 miles in under 12 mins for our HS soccer team. Even as soccer players -- who played year-round -- that was tough. It's a lot easier to run when you're chasing someone or something.

[XUFan09]

2 miles under 12?! That's intense for non-runners.

[fellahmuskie]

It's impressive any way you slice it, but all of Butler's players were between 5:05 and 5:45 for their timed mile this morning, with Kellen Dunham and Tyler Lewis leading the way at 5:05 and 5:08 respectively.

A mile run doesn't tell you anything about how the season will go, but it is good to see both teams in good shape heading into the school year.

That's very impressive. Even your 6'10 freshman?

Now I don't think a mile run means anything about basketball ability, but still impressed a big guy like Farr can get around the track that fast.

[bobbiemcgee]

@AdamZagoria Former Xavier Musketeers, lefty PF/C Matt Stainbrook, will start pros in Germany playing for Crailsheim Merlins

Go merlins.

[SC in DC]

100 yrs ago at summer camp for ROTC we had to run a mile in under 6 mins (i think--it's been so long ago it might have been under 12!) but half of us didn't make it --officially. lo and behold when the whole PT test was over --not one of us failed--amazing!!

[bobbiemcgee]

https://twitter.com/jpmacura

some dunk comp for Jalen?

[Emp]

Sumner and Reynolds: made in Detroit. The redshirt year seems to have done him some good.

[American X]

@CoachChrisMack
Annual mile run yields big time results this morning. Positional winners:
G Edmond Sumner 5:15
W JP Macura 5:22
F James Farr 5:43


Is it really necessary to note that J.P. Macura is white?

[Olsingledigit]

Is it really necessary to note that J.P. Macura is white?


Funny. Some good times. Encouraging how fast Sumner is.

[Juice]

Is it really necessary to note that J.P. Macura is white?

The only thing white people have in sports is running moderate distances.

[BandAid]

The only thing white people have in sports is running moderate distances.

We also have most of the cold weather sports - mainly because no one else is dumb enough to play them. And swimming. Whitey's got swimming.

[xu82]

That's only a few strides for all the long-legged people. Give me Spud Webb dunking, or running the mile.

[STL_XUfan]

we also have most of the cold weather sports - mainly because no one else can afford to to play them. And swimming. Whitey's got swimming.


ftfy

[xu82]

ftfy

i wish I didn't have to look up stuff like that. Sad item about me, I guess. I'm also fine with people expressing their own views, and not adjusting mine. Yes, that's a petty thing on my part. Old fart signing off, for now. Sorry for the interruption.

[XUMIOH12]

running a mile in that time just shows the players are in shape, which we already knew

[XUMIOH12]

has nothing to do with basketball, but its about all we have to talk about at this point in the offseason ha

[Olsingledigit]

running a mile in that time just shows the players are in shape, which we already knew

Admittedly I am not an athlete let alone an elite athlete, but 5:15 is a very good time for even an elite athlete. I used to run (before running caused me to have both knees replaced) and I ran a lot of races, mostly 10K races with a few half marathons thrown in. The fastest time I ever ran a mile in was a tick under 7 minutes.