Atlanta Braves Thread XI (Gary Sheffield edition)

[wU-Tang Vol]

What are our feelings going into Friday's night game? I'm a anxiously relaxed if that makes sense.

We are going to rip Michigan a new a**hole and let those Great Lake bastages know that the south will rise and all that is north can

 

[zjcvols]

We are going to rip Michigan a new a**hole and let those Great Lake bastages know that the south will rise and all that is north can

Sounds good to me.

 

[LotteryPick]

It will be Martin's best overall class. No Wes Washpun or Derek Reese type players. All four can play.

Phil Cofer- A really athletic four that will be a monster. Will be a fan favorite from day one. Tries to dunk everything. Block shots everywhere. Will start at PF.

Best case scenario potential: Talib Zanna

Larry Austin Jr.- The most true point guard the Vols will have since C.J. Watson. He can really defend, some analysts think he's the best defensive PG in this class. Drive and dish PG first. Needs to work on his shot and finishing in the lane. I think he starts next year.

Best case scenario potential: Aaron Craft

C.J. Turman- A big, wide body at center. Really good length and has very solid shot blocking instincts. Can finish around the hoop. Needs to work on his lateral quickness and his offensive post game, but he has the potential to be a starter here.

Best case scenario potential: Rakeem Christmas

Jordan Cornish- A very athletic, defense first wing player. Really good size and attacks the rim with ferociousness. Needs to work on his outside shot and be a better ball handler.

Best case scenario potential: Casey Prather

My dude.

Sounds like a great group.

 

[Vercingetorix]

If you think the first (or second) round of the nba playoffs is pointless, you haven't been paying attention to the western conference.

Your Grizzlies last year were the first team other than a 1 through 4 seed to make the conference finals in 15 years. I mean, look at this.

2013 final four: 1 v 3, 5 v 2
2012 final four: 4 v 2, 1 v 2
2011 final four: 1 v 2, 4 v 3
2010 final four: 4 v 2, 1 v 3
2009 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 2
2008 final four: 1 v 2, 1 v 3
2007 final four: 1 v 2, 4 v 3
2006 final four: 1 v 2, 4 v 2
2005 final four: 1 v 2, 1 v 2
2004 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 2
2003 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 2
2002 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 3
2001 final four: 1 v 2, 1 v 2
2000 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 3

I'm not saying it's not fun to watch, and I do, but it's chalk all the way.

 

[bleedorange0037]

What are our feelings going into Friday's night game? I'm a anxiously relaxed if that makes sense.

Personally I think getting to the Sweet 16 is a fantastic accomplishment for UT basketball and anything that happens from here on in is just icing on the cake. I kind of expect it's going to end on Friday night, but with how we've played the past few weeks I won't be surprised if we win either.

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

If you think the first (or second) round of the nba playoffs is pointless, you haven't been paying attention to the western conference.

This right here.


They must not have been watching in 11' when 8th seed Grizz offed 1 seed Spurs.

 

[Vercingetorix]

What are our feelings going into Friday's night game? I'm a anxiously relaxed if that makes sense.

I'm the same. That's a good way to put it. House money.

 

[zjcvols]

My dude.

Sounds like a great group.

The only one I am not sure will make it is Cornish. The other three will be solid contributors here.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Durham Bulls Will Wear R2D2 Jerseys for Star Wars Night Promotion | The Big Lead

The TMNT ones are cool, Ghostbusters ones aren't shabby, the R2-D2 ones are turrible.

 

[wU-Tang Vol]

The TMNT ones are cool, Ghostbusters ones aren't shabby, the R2-D2 ones are turrible.

For the record, list of TMNT in order of badassery goes as follow:

1. Leonardo
2. Raphael
3. Michelangelo
4. Donatello

 

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[wU-Tang Vol]

Laird big fly

 

[wU-Tang Vol]

Ralph Wilson passed away

 

[zjcvols]

Still doesn't beat Melky Cabrera

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

For the record, list of TMNT in order of badassery goes as follow:

1. Leonardo
2. Raphael
3. Michelangelo
4. Donatello

I'd rank Mike 1st because he wears orange and his love for pizza. Then Leo, Raph, Don.

 

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Jason Heyward, we have liftoff.

 

[wU-Tang Vol]

J Hey crushed that one

 

[TBrown]

Your Grizzlies last year were the first team other than a 1 through 4 seed to make the conference finals in 15 years. I mean, look at this.

2013 final four: 1 v 3, 5 v 2
2012 final four: 4 v 2, 1 v 2
2011 final four: 1 v 2, 4 v 3
2010 final four: 4 v 2, 1 v 3
2009 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 2
2008 final four: 1 v 2, 1 v 3
2007 final four: 1 v 2, 4 v 3
2006 final four: 1 v 2, 4 v 2
2005 final four: 1 v 2, 1 v 2
2004 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 2
2003 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 2
2002 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 3
2001 final four: 1 v 2, 1 v 2
2000 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 3

I'm not saying it's not fun to watch, and I do, but it's chalk all the way.

Golden state and Denver didn't go anywhere but it was wildly entertaining.

 

[TBrown]

7 groundouts vs 1 fly out for big ERV

 

[LotteryPick]

The latest Zach Gentry quotes don't sound too good for us.


He really likes Texas.

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

Your Grizzlies last year were the first team other than a 1 through 4 seed to make the conference finals in 15 years. I mean, look at this.

2013 final four: 1 v 3, 5 v 2
2012 final four: 4 v 2, 1 v 2
2011 final four: 1 v 2, 4 v 3
2010 final four: 4 v 2, 1 v 3
2009 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 2
2008 final four: 1 v 2, 1 v 3
2007 final four: 1 v 2, 4 v 3
2006 final four: 1 v 2, 4 v 2
2005 final four: 1 v 2, 1 v 2
2004 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 2
2003 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 2
2002 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 3
2001 final four: 1 v 2, 1 v 2
2000 final four: 1 v 3, 1 v 3

I'm not saying it's not fun to watch, and I do, but it's chalk all the way.

Since 2011, two 8 seeds have done 1 seeds. That is 2 in the last 3 years. It's not as non-competitive as y'all are making it out to be. Parity is on the rise, especially in the West.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

The days i get off, no Braves on tv, the days they are on, i have to work. Fml.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Since 2011, two 8 seeds have done 1 seeds. That is 2 in the last 3 years. It's not as non-competitive as y'all are making it out to be. Parity is on the rise, especially in the West.

The West is almost wide open.

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

The latest Zach Gentry quotes don't sound too good for us.


He really likes Texas.

There will be more, the chances of us pulling a Big Time QB from NM w/ no UT connections are slim. Too many major programs between here and there. Butch will land a legit QB.

 

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The latest Zach Gentry quotes don't sound too good for us.


He really likes Texas.

Doesn't totally matter atp