If you don't think coaches and those wanting players choose other programs don't use online forums as ammo against us, you are in complete denial...it happens.
So...how's "being different" working out for Newman & Brown?
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If you don't think coaches and those wanting players choose other programs don't use online forums as ammo against us, you are in complete denial...it happens.
or maybe - these guys were given the idea with their talent the team could build a brand, make their team something special; and there would come a time that folks would look back and say this is the guy who started it all. That can be quite appealing to some of these players. Kind of similar to how Stoops recruited some of the players he did to our football team.
Brown is having a good year, probably just as good as if he'd came to UK and projected top 3 in the draft. I don't get why he's mentioned in the op.
And if you don't think Cal uses the scrutiny and attention as a selling point that it will make them mentally tougher and get exposure you are in complete denial.
I was saying that we "maybe" not have Murray on the team if we would have got Newman
Umm...okay! I'm not talking about getting to the NBA...I'm talking about the $$$ of your first contract...hence draft status.
Yeah, I guess you could if you wanted too. Would be time consuming though.
I was simply addressing the post I quoted about Mudiay. Made me think of Ulis and MSU. That's all.
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never said he didn't...so not sure what point you are trying to make.
The point is that it is not a net negative as you are implying. I know lecturing is your thing, but the scrutiny of the program is not an issue at all...obviously.
People forget what it's like to be that young , what people say about you and your overall image in general is the biggest thing in your life . Of course teenagers read what's posted about them online . I cut out clippings of pictures and stats from the paper when I played football , that was before internet but I know I would have read the most pertinent board had it existed . I'm sure they are advised to avoid this site as there is a large amount of negative comments but they probably check it when they play well .
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There have been players in the past and probably some on this team that didn't like the obsessive nature of our fans, but picked UK anyway because they knew it was the best place for them to become a star.
Yes, scrutiny from fans is one of the few downsides that comes with the honestly sweet gig that is being a Kentucky basketball player, but all players should be accountable enough not to blame fans for the decision they make when deciding where to attend college if they're actually a serious person that's concerned about their future in the sport. Do they not think that there will be even MORE pressure from NBA owners, coaches, GM's, and fans? For as bad of a rap as we mostly deserve, we don't have a thing on NBA fans in terms of outright harshness. Most of these guys might as well have an aggressive mindset and choose some where that will prepare them for that ASAP.
And as much as our fans are rough on guys that under perform, most of us do at least give our guys props when they over perform expectations like in Derek Willis' case (even though some on here still refuse to say a kind word about him, but to me the dude is giving it all he's got and at least giving us something, that's all I truly ask as a fan).
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So players should be accountable enough to not blame fans for their ridiculous comments about said player . Unless of course your a player from Kentucky and then you get a pass from the same group that would tear a player to shreds for not living up to expectations . A freshman player as well who gets no time to develop but hey if your a junior Willis then good job .
Maybe fans should hold themselves accountable for deriding a player that's trying , even if it doesn't go well initially . Of course that would hold fans responsible and we don't want that .
Just like Harris, I don't hold anything against Newman and Brown; I wish them the best of luck, and I hope that they realize their dreams of playing at the next level. However, I won't root for them because they chose another school. I don't root for other schools, nor do I root for players on other teams. Honestly, I would choose a smaller school, because I am introverted, and do not like a lot of attention. I played football and basketball at a decently large high school, and did well (averaged 17 ppg); the small amount of attention was too much for me. Obviously, there were better players than I, and they received more attention, but luckily, they were extroverts. I couldn't imagine. I can't blame people for not wanting the attention. Harrow was an EXTREME introvert; he had talent, but he couldn't handle the extroversion of UK basketball. While I am not THAT introverted, I can relate (for all you Myers-Briggs fanatics, Harrow, I think was an ISFP; I am an INTJ).
Skal has obviously been a disappointment; I am hoping and waiting for the light-bulb to come on, for him to have that "AHA!" moment. I'm sure he has been making an effort, but that ASU game was as bad as it gets. Some players just don't have that personality to be mean. Maybe he will develop it, but Cal knows what he's doing. I think benching (not starting, coming off the bench) might help him. I thinking that someone needs to make him so angry that he hits back. I want him to succeed, and he will, if he wants to.
Skal has obviously been a disappointment; I am hoping and waiting for the light-bulb to come on, for him to have that "AHA!" moment. I'm sure he has been making an effort, but that ASU game was as bad as it gets. Some players just don't have that personality to be mean. Maybe he will develop it, but Cal knows what he's doing. I think benching (not starting, coming off the bench) might help him. I thinking that someone needs to make him so angry that he hits back. I want him to succeed, and he will, if he wants to.
Right. Hell some of the players might have accounts on here and even post. I'm sure they're told not to though, but they wanna know what fans think of them. I'm a member of another board and the mods say they know a few players that do read the board.
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