I’m with you on this.

But I have a strong dislike for him and have no idea why. He just seems like a douche of the highest order. And that dumb-ass batting technique. Of course, my dislike for anything Boston except its seafood is pretty high, so I’m an outlier.

I’ve never understood this. I mean I know people dislike athletes for whatever reason, but he garners a lot. My dad can’t stand him. His reason? He has none.

This always makes me laugh just a little.

Which is it …

“Truthfully, this kid is really pretty much a dumb-shit and our staff is incapable of actually teaching anything, so no, we don’t think he’ll qualify.”

“After all that money that was donated on his behalf, we’re essentially required to pass him, no matter how stupid he really is.”

Was always clearly a walking recruiting violation.

Right, glad that’s settled. LOL.

Matt Jones isn’t biased or anything.

I hate that he’s considered the spokesperson for all UK fans. He’s not. Not even close. Maybe for the youngsters out there who have no sense of history and can’t form a complete thought without help, but not for all of us. Not by a damn sight.

Surprised Pete Thamel acted like this was truly “breaking news” last night, especially from someone who covers so much college hoops. This happens EVERY year. Pretty standard procedure actually.

So, so, so, so much that. I wonder how much digging Thamel did into Shabazz Muhammad background, for instance? While he may or may not have it out for UK, he does have an axe to grind with Calipari, that much is obvious.

Well, after reading comments I guess not. It just seems weird, ya know?

/was at lunch

I bet in some cases they are influenced by recruits “handlers.” I hate recruiting sites. Not a whole lot of transparency. There is also the “Notre Dame Effect.” If a big time school is after you, then your stock rises whether or not it is deserved.

if racial profiling gets me a scholarship to a school that helps me be a pro and make lots of money, then profile me.

I agree with that in theory. However, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson would be whooping up a shitshow and the NCAA is a cowardly organization and wouldn’t want to ruffle the feathers of those two.

Boom. Profiling was the first thing I thought of. Also, what is the Top 20? Who decides? Top 20 at what date? Top 20 of each class?

if racial profiling gets me a scholarship to a school that helps me be a pro and make lots of money, then profile me. we supposed to invent asian hoops stars?

and, sure, how do you pick the top 20 or 50? well, how do the recruiting sites do it?

And more diverse ethnically to avoid “racial profiling” allegations.

Boom. Profiling was the first thing I thought of. Also, what is the Top 20? Who decides? Top 20 at what date? Top 20 of each class?

However, the net would probably have to be a lot wider than top 20.

And more diverse ethnically to avoid “racial profiling” allegations.

That happens anyway with the clearinghouse. If I understand the clearinghouse.

And everybody knows the Top 20ish recruits for four years in advance anyway. Calipari knew what he was getting into and felt comfortable with it.

In the end I don’t really care either way. The NCAA is a collection of fucks and I don’t respect anything they do in the name of the student athlete.

lahair is older but let’s say he’s got five years left. i think threeheaded theo monster is hoping fora title before five years is out

LaHair is 29 years old, meaning he’s already peaked as a player, and is a career minor league journeyman. Sell high. Especially since the Rangers will be looking for a 1B fill at the deadline.

Mitch Moreland sucks.

I think it would come from the angle of ‘these guys are more likely to be provided improper benefits’ and it would be an investigation of the schools recruiting the player than the player himself.

no, i meant auditing his HS academic file and looking into any questionable associations

Aaaaah, in that case, I still don’t mind it. However, the net would probably have to be a lot wider than top 20.

at some point they have to consider more people are long-term options than castro, jackson, and samardja. lahair is older but let’s say he’s got five years left. i think threeheaded theo monster is hoping fora title before five years is out