Bryan Medema

Absolutely perfect summary.

Anyone else think that, especially if UNC wins, the NCAA will do everything in its power to tilt to the court towards OK/NOVA next Monday? I imagine the embarrassment of having to severely reprimand the standing champion would be virtually impossible, but the runner up? Not so much.

That's what I was hoping to hear. I think with a strong defender at the "1", this team could be something special on defense.

What's the word on Newkirk's defense? I know it's harder to quantify, but if he's an ace on D (or at least solid) this could be an outstanding defensive team. Help?

You the real MVP.

Anyone think this ends up being a defensive masterpiece of a team? SideNote: What do we know about Newkirk's defense?

"The Committee of 5"

[attachment=3741:ImageUploadedByBtownBanners1458733748.806266.jpg] "Back to Pennsylvania"

I think it's time coach Moren gets a painting. I need an iconic face. Any help?

I'd love to see Yogi get to take down another top tier guard. Go Providence. #InYogiWeTrust

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[attachment=3666:ImageUploadedByBtownBanners1458223443.473152.jpg][attachment=3667:ImageUploadedByBtownBanners1458223455.010335.jpg] [Atticus Crean's opening statement) "Ladies and gentlemen of the court, I'm just a simple, backwoods basketball coach and don't have any of those fancy "credentials" or "championships" that some of those fancy-pants, big name coaches have. What I do have is an oddly tinted tan, a diet-Pepsi can filled with rum, and a senior point guard named after a fictional, cartoon bear. Now that might not sound like much and, in truth, I've failed under better circumstances, but as God and RMK as my witness (even if he doesn't return my calls) we will not be defeated by some pissant school named after a worthless bird. Seriously, when we got our draw I turned to Nick Zeisloft (he's a grad student after all) and asked him "what the hell is a Moc?" When we couldn't figure it out we sent Timmy (Priller) to the library to do some research because damnit if the kid is going to be on scholarship he might as well finally contribute in some way. Long story short, Tommy [sic] comes back and let's me know it's short for "Mockingbirds." Seriously. Mockingbirds. I figured it was some obscure Indian [sic] tribe or like a water moccasin or something fearsome like that. But no. It's a bird. A really, really weak bird. I'd be more afraid if it was the damn shoe....oh, I'm sorry, am I rambling? I'll wrap it up then. Anyways, if we don't win this game you might as well fire me, but please don't.

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It's awesome. Leave some time for it.

About to go get dinner at a place next to MDs campus. Figured I'd dress for the occasion. [attachment=3610:ImageUploadedByBtownBanners1457139021.604361.jpg] Side Note: If I find a cowboy hat I will ride Testudo. Damn that Turtle.

You mad bro? Cause I'm sad, bro.

I would like to quote myself from last year: "At ~3ft tall, Yogi stands taller than anyone on the court." That said, I don't think we can replace him but the team will have some mature leadership next year (potentially Troy, ROJO, Hartman, JBJ, Newkirk). Someone will fill the leadership gap and we have several who can at least fill some of the production gap.

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Union Pub

A good fact to know for trivia though....

His is using an outcome generator. That's if all games go chalk (by Sagrin) from here on out.

I gave up in frustration after we beat ND. Seeing our defense play that poorly offended my sensibilities of how the game should be played- I didn't give a damn that we'd won. I truly believe that explosive offense is an intuitive skill certain players have (Yogi for ex.), but that efficient offense and engaged defense is the burden of the coach to instill. We had great offensive talent but no organization on either end. My point is that I felt CTC just couldn't coach. What's followed during B1G play has been a revelation and, much as I believe the personnel we are compelled to roll out without JBJ helps, it's clear that CTC has managed to wrap his head around coaching defense. Next year's team could be a defensive stalwart with good enough offense. The irony is that next year will test CTC's chops with organizing a defense that can't rely on a single, explosive lynchpin. If the CTC that has proven an ability to organize a team on both ends of the court further fulfills the expectations, I'm all in.

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