D-League

[OldEvilleCat]

Morning D gentleman & lady.
Didnt get to watch last night...but read and saw a bunch of highlights. Things are definitely lookin up for big blue!
Golf scramble last Friday...met Walter McCarty, got a pic with him. He probably wasn't too impressed...
He's got his work cut out for him this year.
Traveling to Williamsport PA today...we have a plant 20 minutes from there. Waiting in EVV airport now....heading to Charlotte. ETA 2 pm.

 

[railroadkat_1]

I love basketball in August

Beverly liked your quote To be honest UK basketball keeps me informed and entertained all year round. Researching recruits, stories and whispers are really cool.

Been doing this for over50 years. I share your enthusiasm an the rest of the D-league!

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning D gentleman & lady.
Didnt get to watch last night...but read and saw a bunch of highlights. Things are definitely lookin up for big blue!
Golf scramble last Friday...met Walter McCarty, got a pic with him. He probably wasn't too impressed...
He's got his work cut out for him this year.
Traveling to Williamsport PA today...we have a plant 20 minutes from there. Waiting in EVV airport now....heading to Charlotte. ETA 2 pm.

Flew out of there a lot when I was the Sales Manager in Evansville 1983-86. At that time it was Eastern, Britt and Piedmont (if I remember correctly).

 

[GhostVol]

Morning, the D. On the Silver Meteor heading back to Charleston. Good cruise, but we will do our next one by ourselves. Nana has to be in Nana mode at all times, but her best time was the 90 minutes alone with me in Grand Cayman. Go figure.

 

[UK82]

Great game last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't really add anything to what's already been posted other than it'll be interesting to see how they hold up today. 4 games in 5 days is tough but they still look fresh and that's encouraging this early on.

I really liked the freshmen interview at halftime. A fine bunch of men. Others have commented on how deep Hagans' voice is. He'd make a great replacement for the bass singer with the Oak Ridge Boys. "Oom poppa, oom poppa, oom poppa, mow mow".

Best wished to all the D-Leaguers that are ailing. Get well soon!

 

[wildcatdonf]

Are you watching the games today Don?

yes

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

2 hours, 5 minutes

 

[Bkocats]

Afternoon D
Just got home; went to church with Mom and then did some running around with her. Sure do love spending time with my Mom...wish I hadn’t wasted so much before.
I’m both looking forward to and dreading today’s game: looking forward to it because it’s been so much fun and feeling so positive about our potential. Dreading it because after today we won’t get to look forward to another game for two and a half months.

 

[FutureCityCats]

The game starts at 3 central, is that right? FCC.

 

[OldEvilleCat]

Flew out of there a lot when I was the Sales Manager in Evansville 1983-86. At that time it was Eastern, Britt and Piedmont (if I remember correctly).

Definitely awhile back....mostly just American & Delta and United, occasionally Allegiant

 

[UK82]

The game starts at 3 central, is that right? FCC.

Correct.

 

[ymmot31]

The game starts at 3 central, is that right? FCC.

The D league is on Eastern time, it's in the bylaws.

 

[warrior-cat]

Great game last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't really add anything to what's already been posted other than it'll be interesting to see how they hold up today. 4 games in 5 days is tough but they still look fresh and that's encouraging this early on.

I really liked the freshmen interview at halftime. A fine bunch of men. Others have commented on how deep Hagans' voice is. He'd make a great replacement for the bass singer with the Oak Ridge Boys. "Oom poppa, oom poppa, oom poppa, mow mow".

Best wished to all the D-Leaguers that are ailing. Get well soon!

"Giddy up"

 

[warrior-cat]

Afternoon D
Just got home; went to church with Mom and then did some running around with her. Sure do love spending time with my Mom...wish I hadn’t wasted so much before.
I’m both looking forward to and dreading today’s game: looking forward to it because it’s been so much fun and feeling so positive about our potential. Dreading it because after today we won’t get to look forward to another game for two and a half months.

Went to a church this morning where the pastor is Navajo. Church is a native american baptist. Ran in to an old friend whose granddaughters sing hymnals in their native Navajo tongue. They were around 12 and 13 years old and another man in there put them on his site for people to view and there were about 900 or so hits from around the world within minutes. Norway, UK, Africa, and many other countries. They harmonized beautifully and have a very good sound.

 

[Bkocats]

much quieter today - tired maybe?

 

[Bkocats]

even with play that seemed a little lackluster compared to the last two games, and considering these guys are probably worn out (4 games in five days plus the fun stuff) we're up 20 at halftime. I can live with it

 

[ymmot31]

Refs were inserting themselves into the game more than the last games. I wonder if Cal asked them to tighten it up. No way a college game is going to play like that game yesterday. I think we thrived on the physicality.

PJ hitting 3's is just more icing on the cake.

Need to score 61 in the second half.

 

[Bkocats]

Don't think we hit a hundred this game, but....

 

[Bkocats]

Don't think we hit a hundred this game, but....

I could be wrong

 

[ymmot31]

Could hit a 100, probably not though. How about this defense against the average college team?

 

[ymmot31]

Earlier when they showed a graphic with all the top teams we are going to play out of conference, they neglected to include Louisville. Made me smile.

 

[Bkocats]

RT hitting threes
oh my

 

[ymmot31]

RT hitting threes
oh my

Him and PJ. How do you game plan for that?

 

[Bkocats]

Could hit a 100, probably not though. How about this defense against the average college team?

Im loving it!!

Earlier when they showed a graphic with all the top teams we are going to play out of conference, they neglected to include Louisville. Made me smile.

This makes me smile as well - they're not even mid major status right now

Him and PJ. How do you game plan for that?

You don't

 

[ymmot31]

David with a power move to the hoop! Good for him.

We'll just have to settle for a 33 point victory. We'll have bigger margins this year I'm fairly sure.

 

[Bkocats]

I'm downright giddy
what are they going to look like it two months?

 

[AustinTXCat]

Cats looked outstanding and played great. Looking forward to Midnight Madness.

Football starts soon.

 

[wildcatdonf]

The Cats can put a lot of points on the board.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

One thing I mentioned on Rafters - some good teams have failed to sweep - much less dominate - the competition on these summer tours. The 1996 team lost a game in Italy and the 2015 team lost a game in the Bahamas. And this competition wasn't chump city. I think these guys already just want to win, and win big.

 

[Bkocats]

One thing I mentioned on Rafters - some good teams have failed to sweep - much less dominate - the competition on these summer tours. The 1996 team lost a game in Italy and the 2015 team lost a game in the Bahamas. And this competition wasn't chump city. I think these guys already just want to win, and win big.

saw your post on that - agree wholeheartedly

There is something about this team that even the 2014-2105 team didn't have, IMO. Those guys KNEW how good they were; these guys though - they all have the underdog Ulis mentality: they're going to work and work hard all the time. No one will take plays off
And they seem to understand and appreciate the BBN like no team has in years.

I know our former players love us and promote UK and the fandom at every opportunity, but....

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

The D league is on Eastern time, it's in the bylaws.

you mean fast time?

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Great series of games. I was not expecting to go 4 and 0, especially by the margins of victory the Cats had.

I hate being so wrong for so long; but I have hated Dan Jockitch for so long and now I want to have a beer with him. What is wrong with me?

 

[warrior-cat]

Great series of games. I was not expecting to go 4 and 0, especially by the margins of victory the Cats had.

I hate being so wrong for so long; but I have hated Dan Jockitch for so long and now I want to have a beer with him. What is wrong with me?

That's easy, you just want an excuse to drink more beer.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

That's easy, you just want an excuse to drink more beer.

you figured me out!

 

[ymmot31]

you mean fast time?

Eastern time is the official time and all other times are subordinate. It would be accurate to say you live in slow time though. Some people call it Tulsa Time.

 

[UK82]

Blowouts all week without EJ and Baker. Good Lord the potential. I know I should dial it back because the season doesn't start until November but I just can't help it.

On a side note the PGA Championship was exciting. Tiger finishes 2nd and Koepka takes his 2nd major of the year.

 

[wildcatdonf]

There is something about this team that even the 2014-2105 team didn't have, IMO. Those guys KNEW how good they were; these guys though - they all have the underdog Ulis mentality: they're going to work and work hard all the time. No one will take plays off
And they seem to understand and appreciate the BBN like no team has in years.

Smoov.

 

[wildcatdonf]

Baked Spaghetti. It is really good. We had some of our daughter's LOs.

 

[wildcatdonf]

I miss those fancy boxscores.

 

[Bkocats]