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Thank you for the info (no sarcasm). I was about to ask if anyone knew when the last time that had happened. I wouldn't have dreamt it would have been that long. This is quite an indictment of Mack and his coaches. Although they routinely got who they wanted (this class was the best in the state and, I think, #2 in the country), failure to develop has been a constant theme. The fact that the #1 kid in this class in the country, Jackson Jeffcoat, failed to get picked is perhaps the most telling. I realize he's been injured but c'mon! Thankfully, Charlie Strong's Louisville kids were the polar opposite in this draft.

I know this is old news now BUT - Can someone enlighten me on how GS fires Mark Jackson? His team has improved each year he has coached them and been very competitive in the playoffs. They play hard and are exciting to watch. In the NFL, he would get a raise. Reminds me of last year when Karl gets fired AND wins coach of the year. One of the reasons it is hard for me to get excited about the NBA.

Definitely good pick by Houston. King - love Jax second two picks but I haven't drank the Bortles kool aid yet. If I was going QB with that pick, I would have gone Manziel. But what the heck do I know? Bortles may finally give them the QB they've been searching for.

Ditto

Ditto

So you are saying a 10% chance just dropped to 0%?

[Hidden Content] Wow

It is true that no race has the corner on ignorance and hate. It is also true that you and I can't possibly understand what some of our brothers and sisters of color have endured at the hands of racism. We can only empathize and do our part to eliminate the past within ourselves and our families. A wise man knows the proper time to beat his drum and when to put his sticks down. Sometimes there is a fine line between deflection and justification.

I am probably way in the minority on this sentiment but I actually feel sorry for Donald Sterling.  He is obviously full of hate and ignorance that all the money in the world couldn't solve.  He will die alone, a miserable man.  He never opened his mind and heart up the beauty of all races, to the blessings of diversity.  I can honestly, without a doubt say that as a white man, my life is so much richer due to the close friendships and brotherhood/sisterhood I have with my loved ones of color.  Knowledge and understanding is a beautiful thing that is available to anyone who seeks it.  I am happy and thankful that much (and I believe the great majority) of this country has moved past racism.  I am also saddened that this type of thought still exists.  I am afraid the saying "stupid is forever" may be accurate.

  I am glad he landed somewhere other than Houston or Dallas.  But hopefully he can break the string of busts there.  It's not impossible...Bernie Kosar had a very decent career in Cleveland.

I tend to share the same opinion. However, as I've said many times, I hope he does well at the next level. The NFL will be a better product with him as a star. The love em or hate em types are always good for sports. Whether he will be a smashing success remains to be seen. As you say, there are a lot of ?s to be answered with him. I hope they are answered positively. Off subject - if you haven't seen it, YouTube Manziel dunking basketballs. It is pretty darn impressive for a 5'11" kid. Serious hops. And gives you a better idea how freaking big his hands are.

Exactly like Brady Quinn in '07. Was like déjà vu tonight. Both even went exactly at #22 to Cleveland. Let's hope his career takes a better path. I would think and hope so.

Louisville with 3 first round picks.  Wow.

How does Louisville have 2 picks in the first round when Strong sucks so bad at recruiting?

  He looked like by far the best player on the field against Ohio State this year.  And they have out-recruited the majority of the SEC schools according to those services everyone likes to hang their hats on...  

This is why I wish the Texans could trade down a spot or two, or just had the 2nd or 3rd pick in the draft.  I think Mack is the closest thing to can't miss on the defensive side of the ball in this draft, including Clowney.

  My bad!  Now your post makes sense.  Sometimes sarcasm doesn't translate in print to dimwits like me - good stuff!

Lol - if Khalil Mack went to an SEC school this past season he would have been the best defensive player at that SEC school this past season (including SC since Clowney decided to take the year off). That kid is the truth.

That's a great matchup. Should make for very good ratings and will give Kentucky a solid test that they don't always get in conference. I look for Kentucky to handle my Horns but their bigs will get a workout. However, the college game is a guard's game and the Horns can't match up with UK's backcourt...at all.

  Don't forget 6'10" Prince Ibeh who will be a junior.  One thing is for certain, Kansas struggled with the Horns inside this season.  Adding Turner to the Horns (with what they already had) and subtracting Joel Embiid and Wiggins from KU will not improve their chances next season.  This Texas team should be built for a deep run.  Unfortunately, everyone may be playing for second because Kentucky may have the best roster since the Tarkanian UNLV teams of the late '80s and early '90s.

By the way, this would be legal in Texas. As long as you are a party to the conversation, you can record it without the other party knowing. As for who among us hasn't said things that we didn't want revealed, maybe so. But I have never gone on a disgusting, bigoted diatribe because, well, I'm not a racist a-hole like Sterling. He's getting exactly what he deserves. Sadly, because of his age and his history of this BS, he won't learn a thing and will die full of the same senseless hate he has likely carried with him his entire life. If the idiot wasn't a billionaire, I would actually feel sorry for him.

Lifetime ban was the only way to address this.  Sell the team and get out of the league.  There is no place in the NBA for an idiot like him.  Oh, and poor thing, he is only going to make a projected 4200% return on his investment.  Maybe his wife will finally file for divorce and get her share of the $800M.

The WOS/UT product signs a 4 year extension worth $40M with $27.75M guaranteed.  That's a WHOLE LOT for a safety but if anyone deserves it, it's little Earl.  Best safety in the League.  Congrats to a fine young man who does us all proud!

I love McHale but I didn't see any adjustments - especially on defense when Aldridge was unstoppable one on one.  How about a double team now and then?

Me too, King.  He is never going to stop shooting, even when he is having an off night.  But for goodness sake, give SOME type of effort on the defensive end!