Nerlens Noel and UK

#76
#76
ukvols said:
So, in conclusion, it's either inaccurate to say that the majority of UK fans didn't know who Calipari was 4-5 years ago, or it's accurate to say that the majority of UK fans are among the most uninformed "basketball fans" in the country and know extremely little about the sport they base a large part of their lives on to the point of believing that winning is their birth right.
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Well, I would not say a majority. I was exaggerating, but only slightly. Other then that you are pretty spot on :)
 
#77
#77
The original phrase used by the UK fan was the "majority of average UK fans." So, apparently the average UK fan knows very little about basketball outside of the score of the current UK game. That's news to me today.
 
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Hardwood_fanatic said:
People can have all of the different opinions they want, I just wish that all Kentucky fans would grasp this one vital concept. Cal doesn't "love" Kentucky, and he doesn't do all of this just because it is "Kentucky." If he had landed at Knoxville Carpentry Community College, he would put on the same show. His act just happens to fit Kentucky to a tee. Yes his community work is outstanding, he does put players first. But there is always a means to an end.
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Cal at UK is a marriage of convenience. It works well for both.
 
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#86
#86
If you're dealing with a player that has a street pimp, I mean "father figure who's out for the best interest of the kid(s)", there is money changing hands.
 
#89
#89
BTTT....Thamel's report has all the zing of an old man who lost his viagra prescription. There's no substance, no proof, no journalism.

Same old line from Thamel. Loves the attention, but hasn't really provided anything more than, "NCAA asking routine questions to Noel's former principal."

YAWN.
 
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BigPapaCat said:
You haven't even provided any argument for your claim. At least my point has reasoning.
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My reasoning was very simple, run a poll and you'll get your answer.

Your average basketball fan has a little bit of knowledge, and the majority definitely knew who calipari was.

Most on VN are average baskeball fans, especially when you factor in the football fans. For the few diehard CBB fans like myself, it'll be equaled out by the football only crowd that doesn't know what that orange ball is. Run a poll on VN and see what the answer is...
 
#94
#94
I'll be satisfied if BPC admits that the majority of Kentucky basketball fans know absolutely zero about college basketball, except for who won Kentucky's most-recent game. Because that has to be true, for him to win this debate.
 
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ukvols said:
I'll be satisfied if BPC admits that the majority of Kentucky basketball fans know absolutely zero about college basketball, except for who won Kentucky's most-recent game. Because that has to be true, for him to win this debate.
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Ouch. Say it ain't so... :worship:
 
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Hardwood_fanatic said:
My UK brethren often have promising ideas, they just do not see them through to fruition. Allow me to expand upon the subject.

The NCAA does not pick on UK, it just isn't plausible. What does happen however, is that certain members of the media can control (have influence over) which stories are reported, and which stories have more light shed upon them.

I know that this story was also broken by the New York Times, meaning it has Pete Thamels stamp all over it, who avidly detests Calipari and UK. The NCAA does not just overnight announce that they are looking into a kid. Chances are, Thamel has a source inside the NCAA that feeds him his information, and chances are also great that he has had this information for awhile now, maybe even before Noel committed.

Now, from his standpoint (and media in general), which sounds more enticing:

"Top undecided college Recruit Nerlens Noel being investigated by NCAA"

or....

"#1 Recruit and recent signee with National Champion Kentucky to be investigated by the NCAA"

This is standard journalism practice, and not only applies to Kentucky, but any high profile program. Because of Kentucky's stature and the shady past of their coach, this will more often than not be the model that is followed.

It just is what it is.
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Wasn't the actual #1 recruit under investigation before he signed with anyone?
 
#99
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BigPapaCat said:
I said kentucky fans. Not VN dumbass.
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I'm the dumbass yet you're the one spouting off that the majority of fans didn't know who cal was, how ironic

Ok open a poll on the BBN forum and see what the reaction is.

Actually I believe, hardwood and all the other UK fans on this site said you were the dumbass and knew who he was.

You appear to be the only moron who didnt know who calipari was 4 years ago. Take your lumps, admit you were wrong, and go on dealing with all that ish you're going through that you referred to. I forgot how rough high school was, dealing with a lot of girl problems huh??
 
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#100
Finals, AP testing, college visits, etc etc are taking a toll on me. I'll admit i've been harsh to people the last few weeks. Excuse the language.

First of all, you'll never see true demographics by asking online forums. Forums are generally populated by people who enjoy talking sports, so you'll encounter the exact opposite of a crowd i'm describing. You continue to argue against me, but provide no logic other than saying i'm a dumbass or other garbage.
 
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