2022-23 Clown team thread - AKA Louisville appreciation thread

[della]

Yes. I'm asking if you've watched Simpson before. You're saying I shouldn't overhype him from a single contest. Okay, but this didn't come out of nowhere. He was a highly regarded recruit. Lots of people expected a breakout year from him. And I'm skeptical that you've ever seen him play outside of two games against UT. So, you're talking about snapshots - while not really examining the totality of his play. If you haven't watched him play a whole lot, you probably don't need to be talking about snapshots.

I answered the question. He averaged 7.2 pts a game last year, so my snap shot response is fitting. I think you proclaiming him all that is wildly presumptive. I'll take UT's player Key vs Simpson for the year and we can see what's what. Fair enough?

 

[Necessary Roughness]

lol @ TCwho

Should have lost to Ark Pine Bluff also. What a joke to all the Preseason hype.

 

[GE Nole]

Also i’m gonna go head and say Zags is overrated. They don’t have the talent they’ve had the last several years. There’s no Holmgren, Suggs, Sabonis/Collins level talent on that team.

Their back court looks suspect to me as well.

Well said.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

TCU lost to Northwestern State. Mike Miles wasn't playing. Regardless, you can't take an L like that.

And Minnesota lost to DePaul by 16 at home, which feels like a really bad loss.

I had a feeling that was coming for TCU. They squeaked by Pine Bluff and were very underwhelming against Lamar, barely winning by double digits.

 

[JimboBBN]

Are power five schools getting worse at basketball?

 

[Kevin Bryan]

Louisville, Florida State, and Georgia Tech in a fierce battle to establish ACC basement dominance.

 

[WeAreDePaul]

And Minnesota lost to DePaul by 16 at home, which feels like a really bad loss.

Have you ever considered that maybe you should shut your whore mouth?

 

[WeAreDePaul]

I nominate the entire Big10 for this thread. 0-5 vs DePaul since 2020. And some of the games weren't even close. Blew out Iowa and their big white oaf a few year ago by 15. Crushed Minny last night.


After watching the game I was shocked to see how much talent we have this year.

Javen Johnson, never heard of him. Came to us via Troy and then Iowa State. Never cracked 9ppg. He's up to 19ppg this year.

Jumanji Gibson or whatever his name is. Lightning bug guard. Started at North Texas and then went to Oklahoma where he started every game last year. The guy is at 17ppg and 7apg. All American numbers.

Eral Penn came to us after 4 years at Long Island. I like to think that his grad transfer was a present from LIU's new coach and all time DePaul great Rocket Rod Strickland. He was very solid with tons of energy down low. Averaging 9ppg and 7rpg.

The guy I was most impressed with wasPhilmon Gebrewit. Last year I thought he was the worst player in D1. This year he looks like most improved. And it looks like he grew a bit.


Don't sleep on the Demons....especially if you play for a lowly Big10 school.


EDIT: And seeing how good we look I'm really pissed at Davey Jones for transferring. I hope he tears an ACL in each leg.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Are power five schools getting worse at basketball?

Not yet. We have the chance to lose to a school who lost to a school though. Nevind the OG school was actually a good team. Hopefully we'll get better as the season goes on.

 

[speedfrk]

I’m starting to think we might not be a 2 seed come March

 

[WeAreDePaul]

I’m starting to think we might not be a 2 seed come March

Insert "welcome to the party, pal" Die Hard GIF.

 

[Noahtogo24]

Not looking good for the Ville tonight either so far..

 

[boilerzz]

That Louisville-Florida State game in a couple of weeks is going to be epic!

 

[GE Nole]

I legit am concerned about FSU winning 8 games.

 

[speedfrk]

I legit am concerned about FSU winning 8 games.

Football team might have more wins

 

[Noahtogo24]

 

[Montana81]

John Calipari. that’s it. that’s the post.

 

[ExitFlagger]

Florida St will hold down the honor of undisputed clown team…..

Until someone loses to Florida St. 😆

 

[GE Nole]

Hypothetically what would the committee do if we went like 2-14 without Baba and then 16-3 (including ACCT) with him? They’ve consistently said in the past that they consider the team you have for the tourney and if there were injuries and what not. Obviously there’s a better chance I win the lottery, but just curious what y’all think might happen.

 

[KerryRhodes]

Have you ever considered that maybe you should shut your whore mouth?

Mark Aguirre walked through the message board 🤣

 

[KerryRhodes]

That Louisville-Florida State game in a couple of weeks is going to be epic!

 

[dukedevilz]

Not a bad night for the ACC. Only two bad losses last evening. UL to Appalachian State, and Syracuse to Colgate. Wake Forest pulled away from Utah Valley in overtime. I think we're getting better.

 

[rockycard]

Y’all will be holding my beer a lot in this thread…..

 

[FaithPlusOne]

Is this thread just for FSU and Louisville or can we add Michigan for their drubbing to ASU?

 

[rockycard]

Is this thread just for FSU and Louisville or can we add Michigan for their drubbing to ASU?

Everyone is welcome

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Everyone is welcome

I think most end up here at one time or another during a season.

 

[WeAreDePaul]

Might need to remove Tennessee from this thread after seeing what Colorado is doing to #24 Texas A&M at the half. Up 20.

 

[ExitFlagger]

Might need to remove Tennessee from this thread after seeing what Colorado is doing to #24 Texas A&M at the half. Up 20.

Nah. This is when we welcome A&M to the thread.

 

[GE Nole]

Is this thread just for FSU and Louisville or can we add Michigan for their drubbing to ASU?

All are invited and all are welcome. It’s an inclusive atmosphere. FSU and UL are just hosting the space and providing all the bourbon (thanks, Cards) and oysters.

 

[Noahtogo24]

Add Hoyas

 

[Kevin Bryan]

Add Hoyas

Nah, everyone knows Georgetown sucks and expects it.

 

[Noahtogo24]

Nah, everyone knows Georgetown sucks and expects it.

As a MD fan, always have to throw a dig in at the Hoyas 😎

 

[rockycard]

All are invited and all are welcome. It’s an inclusive atmosphere. FSU and UL are just hosting the space and providing all the bourbon (thanks, Cards) and oysters.

WOW!!! We might actually have a chance at a conference win against y’all. I’ve never seen a team fail apart as quickly as you guys have in the 2nd half.

 

[thebasketballreasons]

And Florida State goes 0-4 lol.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

I didn't watch that game but I noticed FSU was up by 17 at halftime. Nice to see they are already adding "epic collapse" to their early season resume.

 

[GE Nole]

Blowing a 17 point lead in 4.5 minutes is one of the more impressive things I’ve watched in some time. I jumped all over UF +9 at halftime and I’m wondering if some of our players did too?

Tell you what, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen and heard Coach Ham as disgusted toward his players after a game as he was tonight. About as close as he gets to calling them out.

 

[GE Nole]

FYI, that was 4.5 minutes to open the half. UF grabbed the lead before we went to the under 16 timeout.

 

[GE Nole]

Well well well, looks like we got a new clown team! Mercer provides FSU with the Noles’ first win of the season, bringing the Bears into this party.

FSU blew a 16 point lead again, with Mercer taking a 1 point lead about 10 min into the second half. But FSU showed some grit and came back to get the win!

 

[KerryRhodes]

Florida State loses at home 83-74 to a school named after a cowboy hat. KenPom gave Stetson a 3% chance to win and they are projected to finish 2nd to last in the American Sun.

Just change it to Louisville.
The baby accurately depicts the whole season.

 

[speedfrk]

Mercer has entered the chat



We tried so hard to blow it. Let them back into the game but still managed to win.