For starters, in response to whichever of our three followers posted the question, "didn't you get dunked on by Dahntae Jones?" The answer is yes. He stole my inbounds pass and put his big sweaty betos right in my grill. I'm pretty sure his cock rested on my shoulder for a couple seconds. I was also dunked on by Kevin Johnson. Not the one from the Suns, but the guy who was a decent receiver for the Browns for a few years (he used to get picked up in fantasy). So, that's my claim to fame; getting dunked on by far superior athletes. That said, I'm working out with a winless high school basketball team next week, so that should be a pretty good tune up for my tryout with the Knicks.
I said yesterday I would write a little about the Temple game, if I could remember it. Mission unsuccessful. Its not so much that I blacked out its that I really didn't see that much of it. I had a corner seat at the bar; bad angle on the main tv and I had to turn around to watch it on the tv behind, which was uncomfortable. So, for the most part, I ignored it and stared at girls until they felt uncomfortable. Anyway, I know Temple lost, and they kept it close early, but TU basketball depresses me for the most part anymore. They seem to have the same season every year. At this point they're always around 12-10, 13-9 and their only shot at the real tournament is a A-10 championship. We were lucky enough to get it last year, don't know if anybody is beating this Xavier team this year. So we're headed for another NIT berth. Fucking fantastic. I was spoiled during my time there. My first 4 years we had, I think, 2 Elite 8s, 1 Sweet 16 and the best team of them all got bounced in the second round as a #2 seed to Seton Hall (I still fucking hate Seton Hall for this by the way, I think that guy that died was on that team, and I almost feel comfortable making a joke about that.) (If you haven't noticed, I love parenthesis) Those were the years of getting high with Lamont Barnes, who was the only player I've ever seen have a great freshman year, and then decline every year after, only to end up playing for the Kentucky Generals or some shit. We had Quincy Wadley, Mark Karcher, Lynn Greer, Pepe Sanchez; just some great teams. I remember beating #1 Michigan St and fucking Mateen Cleaves on 2 Sanchez free throws with time left on the clock. We stormed the court made Digger Phelps curse and twisted Pepe's ankle in the pile on that ensued. I remember beating #1 Cinci and K-Mart on the road and storming Broad St. Shut that bitch down. Drago was running around naked until he finally mounted the front of a Septa bus and pressed some serious ham. Now, we got one tournament berth sandwiched by NITs.
Good times, but memories is all I got now. Story of my life. Stat boy, how much of this did I fuck up today?
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Just one thing today. I believe you were referring to Eddie Griffin as "that guy who died on the team." He was not on the team that beat Temply 67-65 in OT in the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament. He was a freshman the year later. As far as Lamont Barnes is concerned, he might as well be dead. There is no info on him anywhere. Was cut by the 76ers in 2003 and that is the last we have heard from him.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lou. Coulda sworn he was on that team. Now I feel bad for almost talking shit on him. Lamont smoked a lot of weed.
ReplyDeleteThe dude that killed us was Ty Shine. What a scumbag. The dude wouldnt have even been playing if it was not for Shamiqua Holloway (no way i spelled that right)getting hurt. I wonder if that dude is related to Natalie Holloway. Anyway, I think Damlembert was also on that team. Coach was Tommy Amaker. Just another reason to hate Duke.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Temple basketball. Remember when everyone was tripping during morning madness and Bite tackled the owl?
I actually just watched that Seton Hall team play Rutgers on ESPN classic a few weeks ago. Their starting five was Shaheen Holloway, Darius Lane, Rimas Kaukenas, Ty Shine and Samuel Dalembert. It funny because on Rutgers there was Dantay Jones before he transferred to Duke and after he dunked on Drew. Its funny that Drew asked before if Adam Morrison was still on the Bobcats, well he just got traded with Shannon Brown for Vlad Radmanovic.
ReplyDeleteDude. You are a half empty glass, pessimistic, dick hole. I am sick of Temple fans like you. You, Katz, and Trim are all alike, and I’m not referring to the fact that you all have a small tool. The owls are now 16-9, have won 4 straight, have an impressive RPI (36th), and have an equally impressive SOS. The owls could very well finish the season 20-10, which would have to make them candidates for an at large bid. They simply can’t ignore that resume on selection Sunday. Do me a favor, and take your hands off your little prick and pay attention to the logic. Don’t forget they have Christmas. With Christmas they can make some noise in the Tourney WHEN they get in. I’ve said my peace. Kevin Fontaine
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