Originally Posted by Ebolapox (Post 13231378)

So... guess the chances of his coming back are less than zero, right?

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 13231376)

I mean ****, man. When you put it that way....

But seriously, have any of us doubted that being a sports fan is a shitty investment? I've tried to quit by sports are ****ing opioids. I've walked away from the Cardinals, Blues, Chiefs and Tigers over the last 8 years or so and none of them ever stuck. It came close with the Blues but then they rebuilt and rebuilds are always fun to follow - THE PROMISE OF YOUTH AND A BRIGHT FUTURE!!! (of course, that rebuild ended up with the most frustrating bunch of mopey bitches to date; **** off, Oshie).

I've only ever managed to completely divest of a single rooting interest and that was Dale Earnhardt Jr. after he went to Hendrick. And that only stuck because 3 years later I didn't watch racing at all; simply didn't care anymore. Yet somehow when I was scrolling through twitter and saw that Martin Truex Jrs former teammate at DEI won the championship, I was oddly happy for him. Team loyalty still existed even in a 'sport' I couldn't give a large rat's ass about anymore.

No, I'm ****ed. But best of luck to you...

Originally Posted by Ebolapox (Post 13231378)

So... guess the chances of his coming back are less than zero, right?

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 13231402)

If it was your kid, would you want him to risk all that security?

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 13231390)

I wouldn't.

If he leaves now, he's almost certainly a top 10 pick still. Maybe even top 5 depending on who shows out this year.

If he sticks around for another year and aggravates the injury, he could fall out of the first round altogether.

If he goes in the top 10, he has a guaranteed $7 million payday. Meanwhile if he works it all the way up to 5, he gets around $10. Top 3 starts to get bigger chunks at $12-16 million but if I got a top 10 grade, I'm not sure I'd risk $7 million to get $12. Especially when that contract is mostly the earnings floor for him. If he goes 10 and has a successful 4 year stretch, he'd be looking at a potential $100 million deal; tens of millions at the very least.

The stay/go decision is going to be based on the floor, IMO. And his floor is still 'not have to work again for the rest of his life' money.

I'd go.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 13231376)

I mean ****, man. When you put it that way....

But seriously, have any of us doubted that being a sports fan is a shitty investment? I've tried to quit by sports are ****ing opioids. I've walked away from the Cardinals, Blues, Chiefs and Tigers over the last 8 years or so and none of them ever stuck. It came close with the Blues but then they rebuilt and rebuilds are always fun to follow - THE PROMISE OF YOUTH AND A BRIGHT FUTURE!!! (of course, that rebuild ended up with the most frustrating bunch of mopey bitches to date; **** off, Oshie).

I've only ever managed to completely divest of a single rooting interest and that was Dale Earnhardt Jr. after he went to Hendrick. And that only stuck because 3 years later I didn't watch racing at all; simply didn't care anymore. Yet somehow when I was scrolling through twitter and saw that Martin Truex Jrs former teammate at DEI won the championship, I was oddly happy for him. Team loyalty still existed even in a 'sport' I couldn't give a large rat's ass about anymore.

No, I'm ****ed. But best of luck to you...

Originally Posted by Spott (Post 13231488)

Probably not that big of a deal. If he was really that good, he wouldn’t have gone to Mizzou.

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 13231358)

Overall, I'm thinking this should be a good time for me to tap out of caring about sports.

It's a huge investment of time and emotional energy for a constant supply of anxiety, disappointment, and misery.

I said it when the Cardinals won the 2011 World Series, but I was too stupid to follow my own advice. It would never get better than that.

Since then, by rooting interests have been nothing but an unending series of disasters and tragedies. Deaths, injuries, murders, choke jobs, and collapses.

The Cardinals lost their best position prospect in 15 years to a ****ing drunk driving accident, blew a 3-1 lead in the NLCS to a shit team, lost to a Red Sox team (again) that sandwiched that title around last place finishes, and got totally surpassed by the ****ing Cubs. Meanwhile, every team since 2013 has gotten progressively worse.

Mizzou basketball cobbled together one inspired season from a group of jilted seniors, only to suffer the most embarrassing loss in the history of the program to the worst team that has ever won an NCAA tournament game, which they then followed up with a scandal only to then hire the worst coach arguably in Power 5 history. And when they finally do turn it around (it appears) the best player they've ever had, they best player they'll EVER have, a hometown kid with stellar character, blows out his back after two minutes.

And Mizzou football is perhaps the one to be most optimistic about, when the ceiling for the next half decade is probably second best team in a bad division.

But hey, maybe Drew Lock will stay around for his senior year and get drafted by the Browns so that they can ruin him. Or maybe he and Beckner will both declare and a ****ing asteroid will hit the training facility during their pro days so that they can be robbed of success at the next level, too.

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 13231400)

On the fringe sports spectrum, I'm also a huge Mickelson fan, which is its own special kind of Hell.

Originally Posted by DMAC (Post 13231550)

Hey at least he got some recruits for Mizzou.

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 13231798)

he did. Jontay and Tilmon don’t happen without him. Hell, Harris doesn’t happen without him. He’s already paid dividends.

Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 13231193)

I think that one who sucks the penis Bill Self put a curse on us.

Originally Posted by DMAC (Post 13231197)

Because things were GREAT before.

Originally Posted by POND_OF_RED (Post 13234352)

I’m liking what I saw today from Blake Harris. If we can get distribution like that this team could still be a tourney team.

Originally Posted by kepp (Post 13234324)

Jontay looked good today.

Originally Posted by TrebMaxx (Post 13235028)

It is on at 10:00am CT.

Originally Posted by Priest31kc (Post 13235314)

That was impressive. What a game, what a win.

Robertson, Barnett, Jontay, Puryear and Geist were fantastic. And down 58-50, Cuonzo switched to a zone and it changed the game. Great coaching. Clutch shooting. Calmed down and didn't turn it over really after that point either. Just a great win. And now we get a chance for another one vs UCF or WV Sunday night...

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13235388)

It was semi-impressive. They blew a 16pt lead....that cannot be overlooked...

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13235388)

It was semi-impressive. They blew a 16pt lead....that cannot be overlooked...

Originally Posted by dlphg9 (Post 13235495)

Do you find any joy in life? Jesus man, you sure like to complain.

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13235668)

It's not complaining. It's pointing out the obvious. A good team doesn't blow a 16 pt lead and if you blow a 16pt lead against a decent team you probably won't win.

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13235668)

It's not complaining. It's pointing out the obvious. A good team doesn't blow a 16 pt lead and if you blow a 16pt lead against a decent team you probably won't win.

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13235668)

It's not complaining. It's pointing out the obvious. A good team doesn't blow a 16 pt lead and if you blow a 16pt lead against a decent team you probably won't win.

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13235668)

It's not complaining. It's pointing out the obvious. A good team doesn't blow a 16 pt lead and if you blow a 16pt lead against a decent team you probably won't win.

Originally Posted by phisherman (Post 13236000)

Nope, it's complaining. Maybe you should start trying to think of a positive thing for every negative thing you complain about. ;)

You know, the old compliment sandwich.

Originally Posted by Mike in SW-MO (Post 13235986)

Actually you see it a lot, especially in pre-season. A team gets a big lead then starts experimenting. Lineups. Rotations. Backups.

All part of the reason KU looks in trouble early every year but is fine by tourney.

Not troubled by blowing 16 pt lead.
Troubled that bleeding continued to 8 pt deficit.
Reassured by lack of panic & still winning by solid margin.

Let's see what Sunday brings.

Originally Posted by phisherman (Post 13236016)

Jontay seems to have filled the void, at least at this point. The team is enjoyable to watch and our talent level is still off the charts compared to last year.

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13235296)

good job clawing back after pissing away a huge lead and getting down by 8 or so....SJU was hitting everything for most of the 2nd half...

Originally Posted by phisherman (Post 13236005)

Oh, and good teams absolutely do blow leads at times. That's because a game of this nature involves two teams and sometimes the other team goes on a run and you just can't stop it.

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13236021)

He looked good yesterday except one time he put up a 3 with like 20+ left on the shot clock. Would like to see him work the ball more inside. under 10 on the clock, sling it...over 20...work the ball around.

Originally Posted by phisherman (Post 13236026)

He's barely 18, the court smarts will come with time on the floor. Heck, these kids are just starting to scratch the surface of what they can do.

Originally Posted by TrebMaxx (Post 13241768)

Almost time for the Advocare Invitational championship game. I hope Mizzou can help salvage my Sunday sports day.

8:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Missouri vs. (23)West Virginia.

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13241826)

Would be nice....

Originally Posted by dlphg9 (Post 13241877)

Man, every post you make it so whiney

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13241912)

You're such a precious, little Nancy

Originally Posted by dlphg9 (Post 13241964)

Says the guy who's whining before the game even starts

Originally Posted by dlphg9 (Post 13242021)

WTF is this shit. Get it off the TV

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13242030)

Try reading the ticker, dumb ass....it will be on ESPNNews with a tip off at 9:39 until the CFL game is over

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 13242030)

Try reading the ticker, dumb ass....it will be on ESPNNews with a tip off at 9:39 until the CFL game is over

Originally Posted by dlphg9 (Post 13242039)

Just saw it Petey boy. You gettin triggered?

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball (Post 13241966)

Cfl football lulz

Originally Posted by dlphg9 (Post 13242057)

I'm just excited for your in depth whining Pete. Been looking forward to it all day.

Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat (Post 13242000)

Didn't see this posted yet...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Posted on Michael Porter Jr.’s Instagram. Interpret at your own risk. <a href="https://t.co/FMIjIo1iGo">pic.twitter.com/FMIjIo1iGo</a></p>— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/status/934903043451248640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat (Post 13242000)

Didn't see this posted yet...



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Posted on Michael Porter Jr.’s Instagram. Interpret at your own risk. <a href="https://t.co/FMIjIo1iGo">pic.twitter.com/FMIjIo1iGo</a></p>— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/status/934903043451248640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2017</a></blockquote>

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