D-League

[Bert Higginbotha]

How did the NCAA selection committee screw up so bad?

1. The Big Ten was vastly overrated. Geeze did they own the selection committee? oops * (along the same lines why was Ohio State and Notre Damned in the football playoffs?)
2. The Pac12 was underrated by a factor of 100.
3. The SEC still has two teams, so that is okay.
4. The ACC was overrated by a factor of 10 which is normal.

oops * UK's AD totally screwed up the seeding. He is horrible.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Lady Cats remind me of this year's mens team. Score: Iowa 15 UK 6.

Ugh!

So they're dribbling around the arc until there's only a few seconds left?

 

[Ben101er]

Better hope it doesn't storm a lot.

Couldn't drive in a hailstorm.

 

[Ben101er]

49-22 at the half. My goodness I thought they would do better than this today against Iowa.

I'm not sold on this coach. I think that Mitch removed the interim part of the position too quickly. I just don't see her getting them to play hard. They just seem lackadaisical to me.

 

[Ben101er]

My grandson when he was a "lot" younger. He is pushing two now. Granpa's baby.

He's a cutie, for sure.

 

[catfaninsc]

I'm not sold on this coach. I think that Mitch removed the interim part of the position too quickly. I just don't see her getting them to play hard. They just seem lackadaisical to me.

I think your right. 58-39 late in the third quarter.

 

[wildcatdonf]

Speaking of back operations....a little prayer request for my youngest son. He's 40 and about 12 years ago he picked up an item that was about 10 pounds...walked about 10-20 feet and his back started to go. By the end of the day he couldn't walk and was in the hospital (in New Jersey...there on business). The next day they did surgery and had to put in about a 7 inch piece of titanium in place of some discs. They weren't sure what exactly happened, but mostly attributed it to H.S. football (was quite a good H.S. football player till accumulated knee and achilles injuries...had a number of scholarship offers)

Been having increasing problems...no surprise...to the point that he couldn't walk, sit, etc due to pain. This morning they were 'burning' the nerves on his spine. Think it's where they use radio frequencies to 'burn' the nerves so it blocks the pain signals from the spine to the brain. Haven't heard yet how it went.

Prayers.

 

[wildcatdonf]

He's a cutie, for sure.

Ditto.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Just suffered Zoom Call hell.

A few hundred volunteer workers waiting to get a few pithy remarks from me and the damn VPN kept punching me out of the call...Finally got on 11 minutes late. Ah well. I didn't have much invaluable wisdom for them anyway. The head of that program is going to be chapped, but what can you do?

It reminded me of being in some pestilent third world dung heap with a first generation satellite phone -- talk about frustration that would wring tears from anyone.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Just suffered Zoom Call hell.

A few hundred volunteer workers waiting to get a few pithy remarks from me and the damn VPN kept punching me out of the call...Finally got on 11 minutes late. Ah well. I didn't have much invaluable wisdom for them anyway. The head of that program is going to be chapped, but what can you do?

It reminded me of being in some pestilent third world dung heap with a first generation satellite phone -- talk about frustration that would wring tears from anyone.

Satellite phone I used 2005-2006 worked okay, but sometimes a little rough. Horrible if cloudy, just like a dish. Believe it worked on Inmarsat network.

Yeah, VPN can make or break you.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Satellite phone I used 2005-2006 worked okay, but sometimes a little rough. Horrible if cloudy, just like a dish. Believe it worked on Inmarsat network.

Yeah, VPN can make or break you.

By then satellite phones were fairly good. I first brought one incountry into Somalia in 1992. They were the size of a suitcase. They came with a foldable “dish” about the diameter of a garbage can lid. You had a paper manual with details of the azimuth, or where satellites were on the horizon, and the angle at which to aim the dish. I was traveling with a crew that included one tech-savvy (for the time) photographer who had some luck with the contraption but there was lots of headaches and cursing.

 

[Ben101er]

Just suffered Zoom Call hell.

A few hundred volunteer workers waiting to get a few pithy remarks from me and the damn VPN kept punching me out of the call...Finally got on 11 minutes late. Ah well. I didn't have much invaluable wisdom for them anyway. The head of that program is going to be chapped, but what can you do?

It reminded me of being in some pestilent third world dung heap with a first generation satellite phone -- talk about frustration that would wring tears from anyone.

Sounds like most communication these days, unless it is face to face, with a group of 5 or less.

 

[catfaninsc]

Article in sporting news:

Ranking the Sweet 16 teams' chances to win it all, from Gonzaga on down


1. Gonzaga. This is the best team in college basketball. There can be no easier statement to make. The more difficult question to answer is how far one must go back into college basketball history to discover its equal — or superior. Is 2018 far back enough, given how great the Villanova Wildcats were at the time? That team had five NBA players, but four losses in the regular season. Kentucky 2015? That team won 38 games in a row but was handicapped by the split-personality enforced by the platoon system necessary by the abundant NBA talent. Are they as good as Kentucky 1996?

OK, we can stop now, for sure. They’re not that team. With Drew Timme inside, though, with Corey Kispert as the best shooter in the college game, with Jalen Suggs and Andrew Nembhard alternating at point guard and Suggs awesome on an everyday basis — and with the lot of them so exceptional that Joel Ajayi almost blends into the background — this is an historically great team. That doesn’t mean the Zags will be champions. The hard part comes now.


Link

 

[BBUK]

Just suffered Zoom Call hell.

A few hundred volunteer workers waiting to get a few pithy remarks from me and the damn VPN kept punching me out of the call...Finally got on 11 minutes late. Ah well. I didn't have much invaluable wisdom for them anyway. The head of that program is going to be chapped, but what can you do?

It reminded me of being in some pestilent third world dung heap with a first generation satellite phone -- talk about frustration that would wring tears from anyone.

Not sure if zoom is like MS Teams but I bet it is, try a call without using your VPN or disconnect your VPN after connecting. You will find your bandwidth increases dramatically. Try it on a non-critical call to test but I bet you will find; it works....

 

[BBUK]

Sounds like most communication these days, unless it is face to face, with a group of 5 or less.

I regularly connect with 50 to 250 people. The key is that a VPN drastically reduces bandwidth. I have 500/500 fiber to my house and when I connect most any VPN that 500MB connection gets 12MB bandwidth connectivity at best. I found out as long as you have the link the VPN isn't needed. You may lose your access to company email and other internal resources until you reconnect but your Zoom connection should work very well at that point.

Of course if working in a secure or classified environment there are probably more restrictions but just reading the post I doubt the call is in a classified environment.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Not sure if zoom is like MS Teams but I bet it is, try a call without using your VPN or disconnect your VPN after connecting. You will find your bandwidth increases dramatically. Try it on a non-critical call to test but I bet you will find; it works....

Yeah, Teams rocks in this respect. In fact, VPN slows Teams and SharePoint Online down on certain ISPs by up to 15%.

 

[bertfan31]

I played a lot at Iroquois, back in the 60's, when I was a kid. Eddie Tyree was the pro. I think he stayed there until the early 80's, and then he went to Seneca. He was a good guy and really promoted junior golf.

I ran around Iroquois quite a bit when I was a kid in the 60's. I might have found one of your golf balls. I also ran around with Eddie's kids every so often. Usually when their block would play our block in football, basketball, or whiffle ball.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. We're at 56°F and clear. Today's high reaching 78°F followed by more much-needed rain late this evening.

Lady Cats really stunk it up yesterday. Ugh! Hawkeye girls shot the lights out. Nice passing. They played great team ball.

Happy Hump Day!

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

 

[bertfan31]

It's 56° here as well. Only supposed to get to 73 though. Tee time at 1030 today because Walter wanted to get an early start. Never know when that extra 30 minutes might come in handy.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 58° and overcast, with an expected high of 76° today. It felt so nice walking outside this morning. This is ideal weather for me.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D League. A pleasant morning and day in store for those of us down here.
It is currently 53°, with winds SE at 4 mph and humidity a pleasant 93%. Our UV Index is 0 of 10. Our temperature will reach 74° and the winds will pick up to WSW at 9 mph and humidity drop to 61%. As the sun comes out the UV Index will increase to 5 of 10.

We had a nice day trip down to Lakeland yesterday and a good visit with family. Went downtown and had a excellent meal at Harry's Seafood Bar and Grill. The Shrimp and Grits were very good. They did them a little different and it was delicious.

Today will be a good day for the beach. No masks required

 

[BBUK]

Good morning from ATX. We're at 56°F and clear. Today's high reaching 78°F followed by more much-needed rain late this evening.

Lady Cats really stunk it up yesterday. Ugh! Hawkeye girls shot the lights out. Nice passing. They played great team ball.

Happy Hump Day!

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

Whoa baby, I can do a cheesesteak anything... throw some green peppers, mushrooms, and onions on that with a good shot of black pepper and you have a serious meal.

Oh, Be comforted in knowing that God is still in control. God's spirit does not always strive with man as we are witnessing this first hand strictly due to the un-Godly acts and sheer inhumane actions on so many fronts. May this country fall to it's knees as one in the realization that God is still God and worthy to be praised. This country's greatness comes from God's favor, it seems we have lost that of our own choosing, may we come back to God and soon. God has not moved! May it start with me. God Bless you all and your families!

 

[bertfan31]

Just had a pbj for breakfast and washed it down with about 8oz of vitamin D fortified whole milk. It's good to be a grup when you can eat anything you want whenever you want. It's not so good to pay the price for it though.

In case you don't see it in the msm, the dude that shot up Boulder was born in Syria. Nothing to see here. Move along.

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning D, looks like a beautiful LORD'S day for the Berg, before it turns bad after midnight!

Not a lot going on today, will go for a walk later, then maybe detecting for a while.

Hope the D has a great day and PRAYERS for the D!!!!

 

[cordmaker]

Just had a pbj for breakfast and washed it down with about 8oz of vitamin D fortified whole milk. It's good to be a grup when you can eat anything you want whenever you want. It's not so good to pay the price for it though.

In case you don't see it in the msm, the dude that shot up Boulder was born in Syria. Nothing to see here. Move along.

Mrs. M adds bananas and bacon to hers!!

 

[cordmaker]

Speaking of bacon, the young lady that lives across the field from us, raised a pig about 5 years ago,
She told us the pigs name was Chris P Bacon!!!!

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Seems as though there's a huge air mass hovering over the land. We all have about the same temp to start the day. 56 here in the Buckeye State with some rain expected later on. Grass is green and starting to grow so it won't be long till I get the mowers from the shed...do an oil change, etc.

I'm with BBUK ... give me one of those Cheesesteaks!! Maybe two....I imagine one is enough.
Anyone had the Philly Cheesesteaks there in Philly? Can't remember the names....right across the intersection from each other. Yummmmm.

 

[catfaninsc]

Morning D. Salutations from the shanty.

58° with a chance to squeek out 70°. If the clouds scatter we just might make it.


More coffee.......................................................................................

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. Back from a long walk in the rain. Running a bit late to start work, so I'll just wish everyone well and check back in later.

 

[Ben101er]

I ran around Iroquois quite a bit when I was a kid in the 60's. I might have found one of your golf balls. I also ran around with Eddie's kids every so often. Usually when their block would play our block in football, basketball, or whiffle ball.

This was around 1963-64, and kids could play all day for one rate. My Dad would drop me off on his way to work, which was Sears, downtown, next to the L&N station. I would eat lunch in the clubhouse, and play all day. Then, he would pick me up on his way home from work. Did this about 3 days a week, and when the weather co-operated. It was a great summer for me, and there are a lot worse places for kids to be, than on the golf course, all day.

 

[Ben101er]

Seems as though there's a huge air mass hovering over the land. We all have about the same temp to start the day. 56 here in the Buckeye State with some rain expected later on. Grass is green and starting to grow so it won't be long till I get the mowers from the shed...do an oil change, etc.

I'm with BBUK ... give me one of those Cheesesteaks!! Maybe two....I imagine one is enough.
Anyone had the Philly Cheesesteaks there in Philly? Can't remember the names....right across the intersection from each other. Yummmmm.

They say the absolute best are where you probably mentioned, but I haven't been able to locate them when I have been in Philly. I do like the ones at one of the lunch counters in the Reading Terminal Market. Can't remember the name, but it is close to the Amish bakery goods, which is also a favorite of mine. The whoopie pies are the best I have ever eaten
.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

This was around 1963-64, and kids could play all day for one rate. My Dad would drop me off on his way to work, which was Sears, downtown, next to the L&N station. I would eat lunch in the clubhouse, and play all day. Then, he would pick me up on his way home from work. Did this about 3 days a week, and when the weather co-operated. It was a great summer for me, and there are a lot worse places for kids to be, than on the golf course, all day.

When I was a kid my parents had a good friend who was head groundskeeper at a country club. Plus knew a number of people who were members. He (the family friend) would many times during the Summer let us in and we would roam the course and the club. He had two kids about my age. As I got older I thought how strange that was in that he would do that. Letting kids (3rd and 4th grade) roam a private country club....guess we never bothered anybody or did any damage otherwise I'm sure some members would have complained.
Had a lot of fun.

 

[awf]

Speaking of bacon, the young lady that lives across the field from us, raised a pig about 5 years ago,
She told us the pigs name was Chris P Bacon!!!!

I like to name my animals........that way I can thank them personally when I eat them...........

 

[Ben101er]

When I was a kid my parents had a good friend who was head groundskeeper at a country club. Plus knew a number of people who were members. He (the family friend) would many times during the Summer let us in and we would roam the course and the club. He had two kids about my age. As I got older I thought how strange that was in that he would do that. Letting kids (3rd and 4th grade) roam a private country club....guess we never bothered anybody or did any damage otherwise I'm sure some members would have complained.
Had a lot of fun.

There are some kids that fish in the ponds at our club. They are there, a lot, but I seldom see them catch anything.

 

[Ben101er]

Isn't it amazing how when a black person is killed in a random act of violence, there is an outcry against hate crimes, and social injustice. Same thing when an Asian-American is involved. When Caucasians are slain, like in the Boulder, CO shooting, there is no outcry for tolerance between races. The only thing you hear is "gun control."

 

[BBUK]

Seems as though there's a huge air mass hovering over the land. We all have about the same temp to start the day. 56 here in the Buckeye State with some rain expected later on. Grass is green and starting to grow so it won't be long till I get the mowers from the shed...do an oil change, etc.

I'm with BBUK ... give me one of those Cheesesteaks!! Maybe two....I imagine one is enough.
Anyone had the Philly Cheesesteaks there in Philly? Can't remember the names....right across the intersection from each other. Yummmmm.

Yeah, my Darling, the kids and I before my grandchildren were born but they were along for the ride made a trip to Philadelphia my kids had to eat those and I guess it was okay but I am a grease watcher and those along with the fries had way too much grease. I'd rather my darlings version...

Yes, this is it... (Real sobering to me... yeah, LIBERTY!!!)

This too...

My Babies... 34, 28, 35 (Ages then...)

 

[catfaninsc]

This was around 1963-64, and kids could play all day for one rate. My Dad would drop me off on his way to work, which was Sears, downtown, next to the L&N station. I would eat lunch in the clubhouse, and play all day. Then, he would pick me up on his way home from work. Did this about 3 days a week, and when the weather co-operated. It was a great summer for me, and there are a lot worse places for kids to be, than on the golf course, all day.

Same thing as a young un. Remember playing for 25 or 50 cents. Grab a hot dog and coke then make another loop.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Seems as though there's a huge air mass hovering over the land. We all have about the same temp to start the day. 56 here in the Buckeye State with some rain expected later on. Grass is green and starting to grow so it won't be long till I get the mowers from the shed...do an oil change, etc.

I'm with BBUK ... give me one of those Cheesesteaks!! Maybe two....I imagine one is enough.
Anyone had the Philly Cheesesteaks there in Philly? Can't remember the names....right across the intersection from each other. Yummmmm.

The weekend last year just before COVID shut everything down, my wife woke up Saturday morning at said, "Let's go to Philly for the day." It's only a little more than a two-hour drive for us. We ended up staying until Sunday. We had Cheese Steaks at both Pat's and Geno's, the two famous spots. I really like Philly. If you enjoy art at all, one place that's under-appreciated is the Barnes Gallery. Terrific impressionism collections.

 

[catfaninsc]

Saw a interesting post in RR. Should Bama beat UCLA in the Sweet 16, it will be the first time since 1959 that none of the blue bloods (UK, UCLA, Duke, North Carolina or Kansas) make the Elite Eight. Once again a example of how an outlier this season has been.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Saw a interesting post in RR. Should Bama beat UCLA in the Sweet 16, it will be the first time since 1959 that nome of the blue bloods (UK, UCLA, Duke, North Carolina or Kansas) make the Elite Eight. Once again a example of how an outlier this season has been.

Sounds about right. Historically speaking, this season is definitely an outlier from a UK men's basketball perspective.