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HookEm

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    think you're putting way too much weight on the value of a win over OU based on where we're attempting to come from. Our record makes it look like we're close; the guys who get paid to speculate on this stuff for a living don't think we are.

    The guys who are speculating are making assumptions about how we will finish the year.  Nobody is going to have us beating either Tech or OU.  If we win one or two of those games, the entire conversation changes.  Since the start of the 10-team Big-12 in 2012, no 10-8 team has failed to miss the tourney.  75% of 9-9 teams (100% last 5 years) and 60% of 8-10 teams made it in.  And even a 7-11 OU made it. 

    In 8 years, the Big-12 got 7 teams in 4 times, 6 teams 3 times, and 5 only once.  While this year looks like a down year for the conference, we will still have two #1 seeds  and are generally viewed as the #2 conference.  We will get at least 5 bids, probably 6.

    Conference Results

    2019:  9-9 ISU, 7-11 OU made tourney.  8-10 UT missed  (6/10 teams made it in)

    2018: 9-9 TCU, 8-10 OU, 8-10 UT made tourney.  8-10 OSU, 8-10 Baylor missed  (7/10 teams made it in)

    2017: 9-9 OSU, 8-10 KSU made tourney  (6/10 teams made it in)

    2016: 9-9 Tech made tourney   (7/10 teams made it in)

    2015: 8-10 UT, 8-10 OSU made tourney, 8-10 K-State missed (7/10 teams made it in)

    2014: 9-9 Baylor, 8-10 OSU made tourney, 9-9 (17-16 overall) West Virginia missed  (7/10 teams made it in)

    2013: 9-9 (23-14 overall) Baylor missed (NIT champs) (5/10 teams made it in)

    2012: 9-9 Texas made tourney (6/10 teams made it in)

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  2. Even after all of this sucking, I could still be won back as a fan of Shaka.  If we win out, there is no way they keep us out of the tourney.  That is probably the case even if we go 2-1 in the next 3.  Has any team in the Big 12 been denied a tourney bid with a winning conference record?

    And if this team makes the tourney all bets are off regarding how far they could go. There is a lot of talent on the roster.

    All that said, we probably go 1-2 miss again.

  3. Finally decided to book a trip to Isla Mujeres after reading this thread for years.  Going in mid July with the family.  Probably be hot af, but who cares we will just get in the ocean.

    Looking to book Ixchel Beach Hotel. For those who have been, is there any real difference between a 2 BR suite and the 2 BR Penthouse?  For the penthouse, I can't tell if the patio and hot tub on the roof are private or not.  Anybody been in any of these?  Also anybody ever gotten a roll-away bed at Ixchel?

  4. Just got back from Vegas.  Maybe it's just me, but I didn't really care for Absinthe or Opium.  I'm all for crude humor if it is at all clever.  To me though, these shows just seem lazy.  They were funny at the time, but entirely forgettable.  Like eating a candy bar.  Except the candy bar is priced like a steak.  Oh, you're swinging around a dildo. That's so provocative! Yawn.

    In fact, that is starting to be my feeling about Las Vegas as a whole.  Everything is glittery on the surface, but that's about it.  They whole thing is a rip-off facsimile of better, more authentic places.  Everything costs a ton, and then the vacation is ultimately forgettable.  

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  5. On 12/17/2019 at 1:51 PM, Chewbacca said:

    Scored at lunch today.  OF 1910, 2 bottles of ER 10 and a 1.75 of Buffalo Trace.

    It is sad that this is considered a "score" these days.

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  6. 23 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said:


    I’m a huge OF honk, but 1910 is nothing like 1897 or 1920. It’s not at all medicinal. It’s more like biting into a Twix.

    I view 1910 is the bourbon version of eating a s'more in the best possible way.

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  7. On 11/25/2019 at 2:14 PM, GottaB said:


    How did it go? Thinking about this for our trip?

    The Andaz was great.  It was our second time there.  We definitely got our money worth going the all-inclusive route.  The food - especially in their best restaurant - was tremendous. I also had zero worries about drinking anything at the Andaz.  The liquor is top-shelf.

    We rented a car for 24 hours (~$100 all-in including gas) and drove up to Rio Celeste, a beautiful river in the rain forest.  It was about 2 hours each way of mainly country driving.  We stopped at a huge waterfall on the way back.

    If renting a car, the best thing to do would be to rent it around 5:00 p.m. and then drive to Play Cabayul for the sunset.  It is about 10-15 minute easy drive in the countryside.  The beach is fantastic and mainly locals.  Then you will have the car for the whole next day to do an excursion and be back in time for dinner.

    PM me if you have any questions.  We have lots of tips for the Andaz.  It is a great property.  Damnit now you are making me want to go back.

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  8. We've lost to worse teams than this in the last 5 years. I'll take the W.

    We shoot too many 3s. When they fall we can beat any team in the country. When we are cold, there are zero guaranteed wins on the schedule.

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  9. My most fun team to watch:
    G: Russell Westbrook - just plays so hard
    G: Patrick Beverly - so entertaining
    F: Klay Thompson - no better watch when hot
    F: Kawhi Leonard - crushes people's souls
    C: Kristaps Porzingis - original unicorn on both ends

    Lillard and Kyrie Irving also deserve mention when they get it going. Durant and Curry are also fun.

    LeBron is boring for me. Same with AD. Honestly same with Giannis.

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