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Maybe I just misunderstood ... but seemed like he implied he was against players being able to do commercials, etc because it would happen "all the time" etc etc. Maybe not against it, per se, but implying it would open pandora's box. I'm not sure I agree with this ... plenty of NBA players...

I might be wrong but I think the 2nd paragraph was partial sarcasm?

this is a good point and you are of course right, the rules are the rules. My point is, the rules are fundamentally unfair and archaic and should be changed. These athletes generates billions for TV networks, sponsors, universities, etc and I think they should be able to receive what the market...

I think it's likely the boosters are already doing it and I know it's a minority opinion but, if the kid can get it, great on him. I realize college basketball wouldn't be a "fair playing ground" but not much in life is when it comes to big business, which college basketball is.

Understood and I hear your argument. Although saying the school should control the situation does seem to be skirting the line more and more towards players clearly being employees imo. It sounds like my employer who makes me report any external income. When I was in college they sure as hell...

Why, fundamentally, would you want a cap on the amount of money someone can generate from their own likeness? I just don't get this line of thinking. If someone wanted to pay me for an autograph (they wouldn't), well go ahead.

Holy , this must be the kid that was in diapers back when we had season tickets (01-05).

Silly. What about the case where a conference has 3 #1 seed worthy teams (like the big east a few years back)? Seriously agreed with poster above. This thread is silly and knee-jerk reaction to a very small sample size.

without looking it up, 58-87 i believe, and yes utter domination on the glass

Far from being the devil's advocate, I would hope this is a majority view and that people see change is needed.

I just don't necessarily see grant as the better athlete. I think they are close to equal athletically. Remember Hak was a beast at cuse, more dunks than anyone. I think Grant's frame can support a bit more weight. But I think Hak was the better shooter (although I agree that JG doesn't have the...

Is jerami a better nba prospect than hak? IMO he clearly is not, surprised to see him rated so highly on mocks. Wanted to hear other opinions. Maybe his frame is better?

Wichita is awesome.

Agreed not 100%, but still probably significant lost expected wages.

Fair enough. It is possible TE could go higher in the 2015 draft. But I think people sometimes get too caught up with the word "could". Just because you could improve your draft position, doesn't mean you will. Injury is a possibility (yes you can insure against it but insurance by definition is...

I am by no means an expert. I believe that there is more mandated player skill development in college basketball practices than in NBA practices (I am not sure of this at all though). However, based on my random inside glances at NBA stuff from shows/docs I've seen, it seems like players can get...

I hate this thread. It happens every year, multiple times. No one here voicing their opinion about TE's and JG's careers has their best interests in mind. They have their OWN best interests in mind, which is to have a better syracuse team to root for next year. I believe this significantly...

Before this thread goes to the grave, let's be clear. You don't know Carmelo, you don't know the situation he grew up in, you making any judgment on his character is stupid, because you have no idea what kind of person he actually is.

I'm not sure how much people have seen of each of Duke and UVA...I think we have a better chance of beating Duke on the road. I don't want to see Brogdon checking Cooney because it might be a long night for Trevor..

I logged in just to like this post. Illustrates what a nerd I am.

Is a collage of the pain on Pitt fans' faces the moment the shot hit...anybody?

I like your writing style, especially this pargraph: "It would be an understatement to call High Point's offense unsustainable, and really it was a basketball miracle that their shots fell as often and for as long as they did. In the second half, High Point's karma ran out and Syracuse went on...

Internet sports forums are just like the stock market. Periods of unjustified euphoria interspersed by periods of needless gloom. This team is fun to watch, I'll leave it at that. Especially Jerami Grant, he reminds me a bit of Hakim Warrick, maybe further along at this point. And I've been...

Dude, honestly, just walk away from the computer. You made a mistake, why do you care so much and feel the need to defend yourself to every comment. Just walk away and move on with your life.

Sure but the definition is talent is just not how good someone is. Someone can be good by busting their ass to improve their skill level. It doesnt make them more "talented". Talent is about innate skill level that can't be taught. Pointless arguing over definitions but it's pretty much...

When I watch James play, I see someone who is almost exclusively worried about himself. It almost seems like there is no thought about the bigger picture of the basketball game at all. He seems to have an arrogance that rubs me the wrong way, as well. He and Brandon's problems are very different...

For some reason the combination of the non-labeled graph and the snoopy avatar made me laugh out loud really hard. well played.

Not sure how anyone can have Duke over Miami. They needed a freak game from Kelly to pull out a 3pt home win and lost by 27 on Miami's court (Kelly is not worth even close to that much over replacement player).

awesome, thx for sharing

I'm not even sure why I feel the need to defend myself in front of anonymous posters on an internet forum, that being said: My original post was in no way confrontational or condescending. If you read it that way, it's your problem, or maybe I need to be more aware of how my tone comes off. I...

Always like your perspective, CTO. And your delivery is miles ahead of mine, as well.

lol. im amazed some people cant even read a contrasting opinion without their head exploding. Its like a bunch of 12 year olds.

Reading comprehension. IF he cheated, he should be punished. Where there's smoke, there's usually fire. Not a single judgment at all. That's all. If you people didn't see the kernel of truth, you wouldnt get so butthurt about my opinion. Just saying.

IF james cheated, he should be punished. Where there's smoke, there's usually fire. I don't know if he cheated or not. I think it's unlikely they don't have pretty good evidence he did. Some of you people need to take your heads out of the sand. Or don't, ignorance is bliss for some.

lol. for the record, im not a huge duke fan, but i did go to duke. And I like to see cheaters get punished. I MUST NOT BE A "TRUE" FAN!! But to each his own I guess.

Can you explain why he's getting a raw deal? Just curious caus I'm not sure..

Yea. if melo was guilty of plagiarizing i'd prefer to see justice served. I actually think that's a reasonable outlook to have on life. College classes are graded on a curve and therefore cheating adversely affects the other students that are doing it the right way. I don't think my view is...

Other people do it, therefore it's OK! Genius!

Yea, I think it's more likely his paragraph got flagged by a complete fluke..naivete is strong.

I don't with someone that cheated. I am sure he cheated? No. I do think it's likely though.

Seems like he very likely cheated. Why does everyone want him back so badly? I sorta don't mind justice being served here if he did cheat. And how likely is it that this is all a huge mistake? (Not very people).

He's gonna be our best player next year by season's end.

I'm not directing this at anybody specifically in this thread. But I think it's completely ridiculous when grown adults throw around the phrase "true fan" in an accusatory context.

These conversations happen every year like this. It amazing me that the collective fanbase does not learn from its own mistakes in overrating our own player's NBA potential.

This is so silly. Who cares, why do other's perceptions of your favorite college basketball team bother you? Why should it affect your life?

sometimes u just wanna chill for a bit.

I pee sitting down like 40% of the time bro.

I'm curious as to why you think a student with a lower test score or high school GPA cannot contribute positively to a University. Academics are not and should not be the ONLY priority at a place of higher education. I think you've been socially conditioned to believe that. Why is it any less...

Insane how he made the guy immediately to his right look absolutely silly in the opening 50m, and then that guys ends up in 3rd place.

Never saw it til this olympics either. I would drown.