Chris Thomas (Commit Other)

outsideobserver11 · 07-24-2012, 11:56 AM

It'll be interesting to see if some of the "big" boys try to swoop in and talk to him if he is in fact going to be elligible.

Xman95 · 07-24-2012, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by bleedXblue

Sounds like he has some maturity issues. Hopefully this year he can learn how to play without the trash talking. Not sure I want to go down that road again.

Tu talked trash and I would take a player like him every year. It's part of the basketball culture now. Whether it's high school, college, pro or a pick-up game at a park or rec center, you're going to find trash talking. So I'm not worried at all about Thomas and his desire to jaw. He just needs to know there's a line you don't cross (or Nancy Gates will try to knife you at center court).

Muskied · 07-24-2012, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Xman95

Tu talked trash and I would take a player like him every year. It's part of the basketball culture now. Whether it's high school, college, pro or a pick-up game at a park or rec center, you're going to find trash talking. So I'm not worried at all about Thomas and his desire to jaw. He just needs to know there's a line you don't cross (or Nancy Gates will try to knife you at center court).

Trash talking is one thing, crossing the line is another. Has anyone seen recent UCONN, Baylor, Syracuse, Florida games, just to name a few? They talk trash more than Rumpke. 3 rules, don't bitch at the reff, don't antagonize the bench, and don't make it physical. You do that, you fly under the radar and equal 85% of college basketball players.

XUFan09 · 07-24-2012, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Muskied

You do that, you fly under the radar and equal 85% of college basketball players.

Yep, and this is what many people (including some posters on this board) don't realize. Some have a beef with trash-talking, no matter how prevalent, which is fine, but many think that it's only unique to a few teams and players.

LA Muskie · 07-24-2012, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by XUFan09

Yep, and this is what many people (including some posters on this board) don't realize. Some have a beef with trash-talking, no matter how prevalent, which is fine, but many think that it's only unique to a few teams and players.

I think everyone understands that. It's only a problem when it becomes a problem. I know that sounds circular (because it is), but that's the key -- the players and coaches have to use their judgment and not let things get out of hand.

Xman95 · 07-24-2012, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Muskied

Trash talking is one thing, crossing the line is another. Has anyone seen recent UCONN, Baylor, Syracuse, Florida games, just to name a few? They talk trash more than Rumpke. 3 rules, don't bitch at the reff, don't antagonize the bench, and don't make it physical. You do that, you fly under the radar and equal 85% of college basketball players.

Yup.

pickledpigsfeet · 07-25-2012, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by LA Muskie

I know that sounds circular

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=squgCYqufuo

Benxman · 07-30-2012, 08:29 PM

WOW! He does seem to be a bit quick, don't you think old chap?

As one of you said, he and Dez and Semaj, with a couple guys named big would make quite a team.

GO CHRIS MACK!
&
GO MUSKIES!