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  1. On 3/19/2025 at 12:05 PM, CurlyDumps said:

    I was listening to yesterday's CBS Eye on College Basketball podcast, and they talked about Shaka. It was a positive conversation, but they brought up a stat I guess I'd forgotten about - VCU's 3 pt shooting during their FF run. They made something like 54 threes in the tournament which was a record at the time. During the regular season, they had one game with 10+ made threes. In the tournament, they had FOUR. In the game against Kansas, they shot 48%. Kansas shot 9%.

    Really puts into perspective what a massive fucking fluke that was.

    We have the "luxury" of Texas and Marquette history of Shaka to help guide us to understand how subpar he is.  Even with that, it still does not really make sense that Shaka was hired in the first place.

    He was hired 4 years after the Final 4 run, where they went 5-1 (with play-in).  After that, his teams we a combined 2-4 in the tournament.  The final 2 years, he lost in the first round to a lower seed.

    I spent a couple of minutes looking at VCU's 2010-2011 run, and it was a glimpse into VCU's peak performance during the regular season.  Looking at info from Sports Reference, VCU was #2 in 3pt attempts and makes, #58 in percentage.  They averaged 9/23.8 in games they won and 6.5/21.4 in games they lost.  They lived and died by the 3 - and opponent turnovers.  That was abundantly clear in the tourney.  By my quick count, they had 12 regular season games with 10+ 3s made.  However, they had zero in the final 8 games, where they went 3-5.

    In the conference tournament (2-1), VCU averaged 8-20.7 from 3.  In the NCAA tourney, they averaged 10.2/23.8 from 3 and 13 opponent turnovers.  They got really hot while others got cold.  In 4 of the 5 wins, their 3pt %-age was higher than the total FG percentage.

    For the subsequent 3 years at VCU, their 3-point shooting was significantly worse.  Shaka leveraged that outlier into a higher national profile and ultimately a better job.

    Even after that f4 run, 2011 KenPom has VCU as the #53 team.  Not that it matters...

  2. Decent input so far, for the most part.  I coached a 7th-8th grade boys "did not make MS team" rec team for DS1.  

    My thoughts...

    1 - plan every practice - every minute of every practice - bring in a timeline to follow
    2 - dribbling, passing, layups, shots inside the box are 100% the hey
    3 - find ways to do drills where there is competition and scoring.  Example - if you score, you get N points for N passes

    MAYBE try to practice free throws, but infrequently, esp at 4th grade. 
    Also - take a couple of breaks - kids will do what they want at that point - jack up outside shots; sit down; talk

    We did the weave as a part of the layup practice.  It worked very well.

     

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  3. 2 minutes ago, nnm said:

    He’s smarter than most of surly. He figured out how to grift and fleece the rubes, and has done so for decades, employing his family, and making millions. He’s not a dumb man. 

    True, but that was not my angle.  His control of the English language and ability to articulate a single thought was in the upper 1% of Finebaum callers.  I did not listen long enough for 100 callers, but you get the point.

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  4. NSIAP - 

    While driving between two appointments yesterday, I submitted myself to the Paul Finebaum show.  He had Billy Liucci as a guest.  Before and after, Finebaum took calls.  I'll start by saying that Liucci was the smartest person Finebaum spoke to while I was listening.

    Liucci mentioned that Elko was taking over the defense and that what happened last year will not happen again this year.  IIRC, they had some sort of audio clip of Elko.  It's not a ringing endorsement of his co-DCs Bateman and Peterson.

    He's losing 3 defensive linemen, a couple of DBs, etc., so diving in to have more ownership is not exactly smart for his career at aTm.  Seems like an odd/panic statement this early in his tenure, esp. given that the defense performed OK during the season.

    The defense did seem to wane in the latter part of the season in the latter part of games.  Conditioning?  Tells?

    Regardless, it seems odd to publicly declare it... 

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  5. Basic approach to handling efficiencies in business, government, etc. involves FIRST asking MANY questions:

    • What is the charter?
    • What do you deliver?
    • Is it being done effectively?
      • If not, what can be done to make it effective?
      • What are the daily, weekly, etc. impediments to effectiveness?
      • How can we get to the desired output meeting the key objectives?
    • Once we address effectiveness, let's address efficiency.
      • What is needed to increase output?
      • What inputs can we adjust/reduce to get the same output.

    Efficiency is a ratio - mostly of output produced over input required to produce it. 

    Elmo is addressing this from 1 dimension - reducing input.  And he and his minions are doing it before actually understanding the problems and getting inputs from the main stakeholders.

     

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  6. 25 minutes ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

    This is a funny one.

    Trade! The #Browns are acquiring QB Kenny Pickett from the #Eagles in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 5th round pick (originally from the #Lions

    Rumor:  A condition for Garrett re-signing was for the Browns to get a Super Bowl QB.  
    Haslem: Super Bowl Champion Kenny Pickett!

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  7. On 3/5/2025 at 4:31 AM, 52-80 said:

    Switched from 14 Pro to 16 standard and…dang… this 60hz max refresh rate sucks. 

    Ordered online, never seen in person. I had 12Pro and 14Pro and thought the 16Pro would be physically larger (its not), and I never used any of the photographic  features on the Pros so I went standard. 

    Turns out you dont notice the 60Hz jerkiness when you upgrade to 120Hz ProMotion display. But you do notice jerkiness when you downgrade from it. 
     

    Kinda like watching the occasional standard def programming when youre used to 1080P. 

    Agree w/ @Handcruser - return the 16.  Since you do not really care about the photo features, the main differences between your 14pro and a 16 are:

    • 14pro: higher/variable refresh rate (you mentioned)
    • 16: USB-C vs. 14pro: lightning charging
    • 16: more base RAM
    • 16: slightly better battery life
    • 16: newer CPU
    • 16: 1 oz lighter

    Here's a good summary of the differences...
    https://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Apple-iPhone-14-Pro,Apple-iPhone-16,Apple-iPhone-16-Pro/phones/11766,12240,12239

  8. 59 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

    Geno Smith to the Raiders for a 3rd round pick just came down the pipeline. He will be their guy. Him and Darnold are one in the same. 

    Replying to the same message 2x, thinking from a Cowboys perspective.

    Basically, Smith gets you 0.8-0.9x of Dak for 0.33x the compensation.  The $40mm delta is non-trivial and can help you rebuild the franchise.  I am not a Dak hater, but I do believe he is a $35mm-40mm Qb, not a $60mm qb.  

    It’s almost like these dipshits did not watch what Brady/Bill/massage-man did in NE…

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  9. 20 minutes ago, mchookem said:

    but seriously... can't a board of directors fire a ceo? particularly one that is actively and purposely harming the company? 🤔 not to mention moonlighting in a role that is arguably in direct conflict with the company?

    like... what are they waiting for? very strange.

     

    15 minutes ago, YChang said:

    Not when the board is stacked with his brother and other sychophants

    “Yes”

    And “it depends”

    Problem here is Elmo seems to have stacked his board.

    So: yes -> it depends -> Elmo retains control

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  10. 25 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

    Geno Smith to the Raiders for a 3rd round pick just came down the pipeline. He will be their guy. Him and Darnold are one and the same. 

    This is a great move.  Workable pro QB for 1-3 years while they rebuild in other domains and dive into the 2026 or 2027 draft class.

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  11. 18 minutes ago, MrX said:

    Too many teams with a QB need for Sanders to fall very far.

    I agree.  falling to 21 seems crazy, but I'll take it :)

  12. 23 hours ago, Fud said:

    Anyhoo.. Banks to Houston without Houston having to trade up would be my ideal scenario

    Here's Brugler's latest mock

    1) Trade- Giants- Cam Ward
    2) Browns- Abdul Carter
    3) Trade- Titans- Travis Hunter
    4) Patriots- Armand Membou
    5) Jaguars- Will Campbell
    6) Raiders- Ashton Jeanty
    7) Jets- Mason Graham
    '8) Panthers- Shemar Stewart
    9) Saints- Tyler Warren
    10) Bears- Tyler Booker
    11) 49ers- Mykel Williams
    12) Cowboys- Tetairoa McMillan
    13) Dolphins- Nick Emmanwori
    14) Colts- Colston Loveland
    15) Falcons- Jalon Walker
    16) Cardinals- Donovan Ezeiruaku
    17) Bengals- Will Johnson
    18) Seahawks- Jihaad Campbell
    19) Buccaneers- Mike Green
    20) Broncos- Omarion Hampton
    21) Steelers- Shedeur Sanders
    22) Charters- Matthew Golden
    23) Packers- Derrick Harmon
    24) Vikings- Kelvin Banks Jr
    25) Texans- Grey Zabel
    26) Rams- Emeka Egbuka
    27) Ravens- Jahday Barron
    28) Lions- Kenneth Grant
    29) Commanders- Josh Simmons
    30) Bills- Maxwell Hairston
    31) Chiefs- Josh Conerly Jr
    32) Eagles- Walter Nolen

    https://x.com/dpbrugler/status/1896919794148110788

     

    23 hours ago, Fud said:

    Two round mock from Jordan Reid of ESPN

    1) Trade- Giants- Cam Ward
    2) Browns- Shedeur Sanders
    3) Trade- Titans- Abdul Carter
    4) Patriots- Travis Hunter
    5) Jaguars- Mason Graham
    6) Raiders- Ashton Jeanty
    7) Jets- Shemar Stewart
    '8) Panthers- Mykel Williams
    9) Saints- Tyler Warren
    10) Bears- Armand Membou
    11) 49ers- Will Johnson
    12) Cowboys- Tetairoa McMillan
    13) Dolphins- Will Campbell
    14) Colts- Colston Loveland
    15) Falcons- Jalon Walker
    16) Cardinals- Kenneth Grant
    17) Bengals- Walter Nolen
    18) Seahawks- Tyler Booker
    19) Buccaneers- Jihaad Campbell
    20) Broncons- Nick Emmanwori
    21) Steelers- Matthew Golden
    22) Chargers- Omarion Hampton
    23) Packers- Derrick Harmon
    24) Vikings- Jahdae Barron
    25) Texans- Kelvin Banks (yes please)
    26) Rams- Emeka Egbuka
    27) Ravens- Malaki Starks
    28) Lions- Donovan Ezeiruaku
    29) Commanders- Mike Green
    30) Bills- Maxwell Hairston
    31) Chiefs- Josh Simmons
    32) Eagles- James Pearce Jr
    33) Browns- TreVeyon Henderson
    34) Trade- Titans- Luther Burden III
    35) Titans- Grey Zabel
    36) Jaguars- Azareye'h Thomas
    37) Raiders- Jaxson Dart
    38) Patriots- Josh Conerly Jr
    39) Bears- Donovan Jackson
    40) Saints- Darius Alexander
    41) Bears- Nic Scourton
    42) Jets- Benjamin Morrison
    43) 49ers- Landon Jackson
    44) Cowboys- Quinshon Judkins
    45) Colts- Carson Schwesinger
    46) Falcons- Shavon Revel Jr
    47) Cardinals- Aireontae Ersery
    48) Dolphins- Xavier Watts
    49) Bengals- JT Tuimoloau
    50) Seahawks- Jordan Burch
    51) Broncos- Elijah Arroyo
    52) Steelers- Alfred Collins
    53) Buccaneers- Tre Harris
    54) Packers- Jared Wilson
    55) Chargers- Mason Taylor
    56) Bills- TJ Sanders
    57) Panthers- Trey Amos
    58) Jayden Higgins
    59) Ravens- Elic Ayomanor
    60) Lions- Jonah Savaiinaea
    61) Commanders- Kaleb Johnson
    62) Bills- Andrew Mukuba
    63) Chiefs- Tyleik Williams
    64) Eagles- Charles Grant
     

    https://x.com/Jordan_Reid/status/1896915030412771366

    As a Steelers fan, I kind of like both of these drafts.

    Option 1: Shedeur Sanders falls to 21.  Not likely, but it would be interesting to see how he'd fare in Pittsburgh.  I *think* he'd be better than Fields.  Wilson became predictable in the latter half of the season.
    Option 2: Golden and Collins to the Steelers in rounds 1 and 2.  Steelers need another WR who's not an insane person.  Add a good DT to eventually take Heyward's place would be great.

    Neither of the above will occur, but I like the possibilities.

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