D-League

[Catman100]

Got my daughter moved from Memphis to Madison AL on Tuesday, she interviewed at a school on Wednesday and I'll be darned if they didn't hire her on the spot to teach 1st grade. So, she starts her new job today. Coming from teaching at an inner city school in Memphis and going to teaching at a ritzy school of the arts in Alabama is like daylight and dark. Sometimes it amazes me how much my family and I have been blessed.

Lurked enough to know this has been stressing you out.
Congratulations, and celebrate and enjoy the weekend with a nice bourbon or brew.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

I read a story about Arnold S once. He said while making Conan, he, Andre the Giant and Wilt C would work out together. He said Wilt could throw him around like he was a rag doll.

I have no doubt that's the case.

I once met Arnold back in the early 1990s at his club in Malibu through a friend who worked for ESPN in Los Angeles and knew him to say hello. He's probably six feet even, though I've seen his height listed as 6'1'' or even 6'2''. Obviously, he's thick and broad, but at 6'5'' and about 215 in those days (225 now on a good day) he hardly seemed massive to me. No doubt he was a lot stronger than me, but I'd imagine Wilt would be a physical mismatch for him, or most anybody else.

 

[berniecarbo]

I have no doubt that's the case.

I once met Arnold back in the early 1990s at his club in Malibu through a friend who worked for ESPN in Los Angeles and knew him to say hello. He's probably six feet even, though I've seen his height listed as 6'1'' or even 6'2''. Obviously, he's thick and broad, but at 6'5'' and about 215 in those days (225 now on a good day) he hardly seemed massive to me. No doubt he was a lot stronger than me, but I'd imagine Wilt would be a physical mismatch for him, or most anybody else.

From Lifting Up Cars With His Bare Hands to Intimidating Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Weight Room, the Tales of Wilt Chamberlain’s Herculean Strength are Epic: ‘He Was the Strongest Human Being Who Ever Lived’

You know Wilt Chamberlain as the dominant scorer and rebounder on the court, but the most impressive part of his game was his strength.

www.sportscasting.com

Johhny "Red" Kerr says Wilt could've picked up Shaq and thrown him through the hoop.

 

[BBUK]

Had a nice gift yesterday. My friend that is moving to Florida for his new job gave me several bottles of Guinness (I guess that's how you spell it.) beer and a new bottle of spiced rum. I was just at the PX looking at that same type bottle and didn't buy it.

Yeah I was thinking about cracking it open tonight. I have some sam's choice coke. 😁

 

[Creed Bratton]

Lurked enough to know this has been stressing you out.
Congratulations, and celebrate and enjoy the weekend with a nice bourbon or brew.

Yeah there are only so many times you can receive a text saying "We are on lockdown again and if I don't make it out alive just know I love you all" before you want to pack them up and move them back to Kentucky. 😉

 

[berniecarbo]

Got my daughter moved from Memphis to Madison AL on Tuesday, she interviewed at a school on Wednesday and I'll be darned if they didn't hire her on the spot to teach 1st grade. So, she starts her new job today. Coming from teaching at an inner city school in Memphis and going to teaching at a ritzy school of the arts in Alabama is like daylight and dark. Sometimes it amazes me how much my family and I have been blessed.

A few years ago, we bought a dog from some people in Mississippi. We met them at the Ms line. They said they did not and would not go to Memphis.

 

[vhcat70]

From Lifting Up Cars With His Bare Hands to Intimidating Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Weight Room, the Tales of Wilt Chamberlain’s Herculean Strength are Epic: ‘He Was the Strongest Human Being Who Ever Lived’

You know Wilt Chamberlain as the dominant scorer and rebounder on the court, but the most impressive part of his game was his strength.

www.sportscasting.com

Johhny "Red" Kerr says Wilt could've picked up Shaq and thrown him through the hoop.

Recall reading of Wilt driving multiple times non-stop through the night from LA to NYC at over 100mph just on a whim. '57 was Wilt's only varsity season at KS & they lost the NCAA title to NC in 3OT.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

My wife made chicken and dumplings for supper, just like grandma did and once supper meal is over we are going to watch our "Friday Night At The Movies"


We have been watching Winds of War and just finished that series. We start War In Remembrance tonight. I think this was a masterpiece from Herman Wouk.

The cast changes a little in the Second Series which is a continuation of the first. Ali McGraw is replaced by Jane Seymour. But Robert Mitchum remains.

I have seen it several times over the years but it never gets old to me.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Recall reading of Wilt driving multiple times non-stop through the night from LA to NYC at over 100mph just on a whim. '57 was Wilt's only varsity season at KS & they lost the NCAA title to NC in 3OT.

I still say Wilt was the strongest athlete of my lifetime. And he was an athlete. An athlete who could have played in today's game and put up 50. I don't care what the young folks say. I saw him in the flesh.

 

[vhcat70]

I still say Wilt was the strongest athlete of my lifetime. And he was an athlete. An athlete who could have played in today's game and put up 50. I don't care what the young folks say. I saw him in the flesh.

I heard about 20,000 women before he collapsed & died.

 

[vhcat70]

I think about this photo all the time.

And this:

 

[BBUK]

I still say Wilt was the strongest athlete of my lifetime. And he was an athlete. An athlete who could have played in today's game and put up 50. I don't care what the young folks say. I saw him in the flesh.

I took the liberty. I hope it was okay...

Yeah I buy that Wilt could have thrown Arnold around just about, easily... WoW...

 

[berniecarbo]

I still say Wilt was the strongest athlete of my lifetime. And he was an athlete. An athlete who could have played in today's game and put up 50. I don't care what the young folks say. I saw him in the flesh.

Wilt was a conference champion in Big Eight in the triple jump. His flat footed reach was 9'6". In the article I linked, Bulls GM Jerry Krause called him the strongest man who ever lived.

Edit to add, I forget which player, but a Philly guard said Wilt regularly beat even the guards down the floor in practice sprints. I also saw him live when them and the St Louis Hawks played an exhibition game at Murray State. He was the best I have ever seen.

 

[vhcat70]

He was undeniable in volleyball. Olympic Team wanted him after he retired from hoops.

 

[BBUK]

What a Meeting in the Air...

Canton Junction...

 

[sligocat92]

I loved all of his versions. My favored of all the Byrds songs is "Turn, Turn, Turn" and CSN favored song is "Southern Cross".

my favorite of csn is wooden ships, they have many great songs,

 

[AustinTXCat]

Hello and morning from ATX. We've got 50°F and cloudy. Light wind Heading to 60°F.

I must return to doctor this AM for a blood draw. Plan on leaving here in a bit. I'll check in later.

Keep up the good fight.

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

45° this morning with light rain and upper 50's expected for the high.

Not much going on, just the MIL and BIL coming over again (most weekends). She (MIL) has been working on my wife's sympathy to move in with us (not happening) if her son moves to Florida which is still in the plan. Just glad today's game is early. They don't get here until after lunch when they come so, if it is a later game, her mother would be asking a lot of questions during the game and being the contrarian she is, will argue to the opposite of my answers. Yeah, we have another TV in the bedroom, but I try to not look like I don't want to be around when she is here.

Well folks, enjoy your day and may God Bless you all.

Oh and yeah, IT'S GAME DAY!

Edited: Just realized, the game is at 1pm. Oh the humanity!

 

[warrior-cat]

My wife made chicken and dumplings for supper, just like grandma did and once supper meal is over we are going to watch our "Friday Night At The Movies"


We have been watching Winds of War and just finished that series. We start War In Remembrance tonight. I think this was a masterpiece from Herman Wouk.

The cast changes a little in the Second Series which is a continuation of the first. Ali McGraw is replaced by Jane Seymour. But Robert Mitchum remains.

I have seen it several times over the years but it never gets old to me.

Never seen that series but now know what I will start watching this upcoming week.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Never seen that series but now know what I will start watching this upcoming week.

It is superb. We are watching on YouTube. It is a very long series but worth it. We finished the Battle of Midway last night There must be close to 25 or 30 episodes some are 2 1/2 hours long.

Pop a cold one and enjoy. Click on the trailer below for a preview. It covers everything from the late 1930's to the end of the war.

Trailer

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

Up earlier than I'd planned. My youngest daughter called me while she was leaving work to bypass an unpleasant situation. No issue but then, after waking me out of a dead sleep, she got angry at me because I wasn't talking enough...

Then I could start about my call with my sister last night for an hour, two minutes, and forty seven seconds....

I took notes...will call my brother and let him know the gist of things...

We all have our crosses to bear... Take care...

Go Cats...right this thing with better finality...

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good Saturday Morning

57° and scattered clouds as it heads up to 67° by the middle of the day. We have a 93% chance of a light rain by 2:00 pm. The wind is ENE at 9 mph. Not a bad day for watching the ball game and doing some straightening in my office.

I trust all are well and we are keeping Austin in our prayers as he has his blood tests this morning.

 

[BBUK]

Highway to some good music...

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 34° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a partial clearing and a high of 43°.

Have a great day.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks. Cool and overcast in the east.

Big sports weekend. Go Cats. Go Bengals.

Out for a long walk and listening to Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast. The guy definitely can spin a yarn and doesn’t feel any pressure to wrap things up fast. Today I’m listening to the third part of his tale about the end of Pagan Gods in Europe as Christianity overcomes the Saxons and peoples we call Vikings. This segment is a little over five hours but he can hold your attention.

Think I’ll make a big pot of chili today. Feels like good weather for it.

My son has driven up from Lex to visit some cousins near Cincy and it’s apparently a great time to be in the city, as always when the Reds or Bengals are generating excitement. Wish I could be there.

Hope you all have a good day.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Forgot about game today. Aggies are on a roll, 5-0 in conference so far this season.

Go Cats!

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Power Slap League? I thought it was a joke at first until I Googled it to make sure.

 

[UK82]

Forgot about game today. Aggies are on a roll, 5-0 in conference so far this season.

Go Cats!

Really good defensive team. Need to hit the 3s today and not get off to another slow start.

 

[storm1507]

Good morning everyone

Game day today and Bengals tomorrow so hoping for 2 good wins.

Here is a link from a presentation from a Pearl Harbor survivor 2 days ago on his 99th B-day. He is very impressive and looks like he could run a mile. Video is over 20 minutes, but is well worth watching.



I hope everyone has a great day.

 

[BBUK]

Heading out to our stores... Hopefully this will be a shorter trip to where I can chance affecting the outcome. If I can, I will change course quickly...😁🙏🤐

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning. It was a frost one here and now is clear and up to 39°F to top out at 47°.

I hope the Cats come to play.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

This Fogbow was spotted in the Gulf off Anclote Key this morning! Fogbows are cousins to rainbows, formed by the same basic process, but droplets in fog are so tiny, the fogbow ends up white instead of vibrant colors of a rainbow

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[vhcat70]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 34° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a partial clearing and a high of 43°.

Have a great day.

If you see Grand-Place, you've seen Brussels. But really cool.

 

[cordmaker]

Good Saturday Morning

57° and scattered clouds as it heads up to 67° by the middle of the day. We have a 93% chance of a light rain by 2:00 pm. The wind is ENE at 9 mph. Not a bad day for watching the ball game and doing some straightening in my office.

I trust all are well and we are keeping Austin in our prayers as he has his blood tests this morning.

That would make an absolutely beautiful stained glass piece!!!!!

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Cal had a 7 point lead. Cal put in the subs. We go into the half losing.

Oscar 0 points and 3 rebounds.

It is all on Cal.


GEEZE.

 

[BBUK]

Cal had a 7 point lead. Cal put in the subs. We go into the half losing.

Oscar 0 points and 3 rebounds.

It is all on Cal.


GEEZE.

I guess Wheeler had to close it out for them. (Not downing Wheeler but there is a time, place, and season for his skills.) During the closeout of anything is not the time for Wheeler..

My Caveat; I have not yet seen who was playing but his play at crunch time has cost UK a lot and that is not on Wheeler. That is on Cal...

 

[warrior-cat]

Hard played game. A lot of physicality. I wonder if A&M played that physical in all of their games or did they just start that during league play. They struggled out of league play but were undefeated in the league until today.