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mdn82

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  1. mdn82

    UFC/Boxing Fans

      Sadly, it looked worse from the straight on angle.  His foot almost wrapped around Weidman's leg.  
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    UFC/Boxing Fans

    ^^^^^ For anybody that wants to see it…  
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    UFC/Boxing Fans

    12 hours ago640 × 471 - mmajunkie.com
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    UFC/Boxing Fans

    Yep, and the UFC sponsors her.  The only other one that comes to mind is Jon Jones.  Their "persona" is very calculated to get the best draw possible. 
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    UFC/Boxing Fans

    That was one of the most disappointing endings you will see to a truly great career.  He pissed people off, but man.  Flipper leg is not the way to go out.  That was nasty.  Haven't seen that in a while.  
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    UFC/Boxing Fans

    Don't see Miesha winning this if it stays on the ground.  
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    UFC/Boxing Fans

    Why does Miesha keep trying to take her down?  Makes no sense.  
  8. mdn82

    UFC/Boxing Fans

    Solid first round
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    UFC/Boxing Fans

      That knee coming in, and the following elbows were absolutely vicious.  For some reason, I thought of Roger Goodell and wanting to fine Browne for them legal elbows because it looked nasty.  
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    UFC/Boxing Fans

    I think Miesha and Ronda need to hug it out WWE style in a pudding fight.  
  11. mdn82

    UFC/Boxing Fans

    So nice we had to watch it twice.  Now for some big fights...
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    UFC/Boxing Fans

    I love this card.  This card is usually right there with their Super Bowl weekend card.  Drinking to this card.  
  13. mdn82

    Mitch McGary out indefinitely

      Agreed.  With his past it is not a lock that he was staying 4 years anyway.  He was trying to improve his stock.  People thought it was nuts when he didn't come out last year, because that would keep him 3 years.  He would have been a lottery pick last year.  Hard to get back to that.  
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    Mitch McGary out indefinitely

      No, a degree from UM is really good.  That rookie contract will probably be more than IF he gets a 4 year degree at UM though.  He could have came back to UM on that contract.  Easy in hindsight, but it sucks for the kid.  He had really turned his life around from Indiana High School to Prep School to UM.  
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    Mitch McGary out indefinitely

    Should have took that money.  
  16. mdn82

    New Years Resolutions

    Continue to improve on being a good husband, father, friend, etc…  
  17.   I don't care if he was part of the swim team with a mom as hot as that.  But, since he plays football and is damn good.  Yep, it almost feels like double dipping here.  
  18. mdn82

    Merry Christmas to All!

    Merry Christmas all!  Enjoy these wonderful games in the NBA today.  I mean, who doesn't want to watch the Knicks lose by 30?
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    I HAVE CANDY STRIPED PANTIES!!!!

      Panty wearing man with a mullet…  That should answer that question Charlie.  That is probably what took Macaulay Culkin from look of pure shock to meth in 10 years.  
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    I HAVE CANDY STRIPED PANTIES!!!!

    Congrats on the panties Jayboob.  Mullet and a thong…  Rock it brother.  
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    Troy Williams

    I don't understand Crean on some players.  Like Luke, he will talk him down like he is playing like crap, then talk Troy up.  Don't like singling players out, but Crean does this a lot.  Don't get that.  Don't know if he is looking for specific things he has practiced on and ignores all other things.  Luke was at times the best player on the court and Crean acts like he played ok.  Troy dunks once and struggles a bit, and Crean couldn't be happier.  Some things I don't get I guess.  
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    Props to Luke!

    Love Luke's game.  He is so versatile and smart as a Freshman.  I don't know what Crean could see that wouldn't have him wanting both Noah and Luke on the court at the same time a bunch with Hanner coming off of the bench.
  23. The holiday feasting is finally over folks.  Another game that was never in doubt is behind us.  It will be our last gimme of the season.  Now comes conference, where we will either rise to the occasion, or fold under the pressure of the conference.  That is a discussion for another day.  Hopefully we will have something up for you guys shortly where we can rank and then discuss the B1G in more detail. More to come on that.     As a team we did what we have done all pre-conference.  We turned the ball over at an alarming clip.  We at times played smothering defense.  Offensively we had trouble getting into a rhythm in the half court.  We out-rebounded, and out-hustled a lesser opponent to get an easy W.  I could have used that same explanation in 10 games so far this year, and it would have made sense.  Numbers don't mean as much in a game like this.  You really want to get a feel for how players are progressing.  Luke and Will really have it going heading into conference.  Evan has played better in the last 5 games than the first 5.  Yogi has been more efficient shooting the ball, but needs to tighten up the turnovers.  Noah is a double-double beast, who must find a way to stay out of foul trouble.  Troy is an athletic freak who must use his key asset to play shut down defense and get to the rim.  Jeremy has spurts, but gets lost too easily.  Stan and Devin could easily see more minutes, but find themselves stuck on the bench in key situations.     Individually, there were really 3 key performances in this game.  Yogi was very efficient shooting the ball.  He really is making better decisions there.  However, his turnovers lower stress situations still negate some of that offensive efficiency.  The easiest example is a 3 on 1, and he goes behind the back?  At some point Yogi will need to realize the flashy play is just making a play.  It may be boring.  It probably won't end up on Sportcenter.  But, at the end of the year, people look at stats.  That is what is remembered.  Not a behind the back pass against Kennesaw St.  Will has been very aggressive lately and it has helped this team immensely.  Going into conference we need this Will if we have a chance at going to the tournament.  Mostly, I was really happy with Luke today.  That kid's numbers weren't loud, but his play was just solid.  We flashed as well if not better than Zeller did at times last year in the paint.  He made some solid blocks.  He takes what the defense gives him, whether that is a 12 foot jumper or a drive to the lane.  Really think this kid has the chance to be a special 4 year player.     All in all, the cupcakes are done.  We will find out where we stand early on like every other year.  These kids have hit their wall, and it has shown lately.  Hopefully a few days off will recharge the battery, and give them the energy to be a solid team for conference.  Offensively we are what we are.  We can't shoot, and we have trouble moving the ball.  We need to find ways to limit turnovers.  We can't shoot good enough like last year's team to overcome silly turnovers.  Beyond that, everyone enjoy the holidays!  Be safe, and enjoy all of the new Hoosier gear for Christmas!
  24. mdn82

    Official IU-Kennesaw Game Thread

    Well, we tied IPFW in giving up 66 in a win.  Only Cincy (67) gave up more in a win.  We had that stretch in the second half where they scored at will.  In the B1G, that will get us beat.  
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