Comments on: Wisconsin Recruit Decommits Because of Message Boards http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:15:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TxTarheel http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/comment-page-1/#comment-27397 TxTarheel Thu, 28 May 2009 01:20:13 +0000 http://www.tarheelfanblog.com/?p=4403#comment-27397 I'll boldly predict a 24-win season next year...total "W" following ACC tourney. I’ll boldly predict a 24-win season next year…total “W” following ACC tourney.

]]> By: thewizard50 http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/comment-page-1/#comment-27390 thewizard50 Wed, 27 May 2009 14:12:51 +0000 http://www.tarheelfanblog.com/?p=4403#comment-27390 THF - I am grateful every day for the luxury of this forum and I commend it to other college basketball fans as an exemplary venue for civil and informed opinions of those with knowledge of the subject. I am not bothered by strong opinions of others viz tatoos or gold jewelry on athletes as long as the tone is basically civil. The first amendment is a good thing! THF -
I am grateful every day for the luxury of this forum and I commend it to other college basketball fans as an exemplary venue for civil and informed opinions of those with knowledge of the subject. I am not bothered by strong opinions of others viz tatoos or gold jewelry on athletes as long as the tone is basically civil. The first amendment is a good thing!

]]> By: JBowling http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/comment-page-1/#comment-27389 JBowling Wed, 27 May 2009 13:31:03 +0000 http://www.tarheelfanblog.com/?p=4403#comment-27389 J/K, in a way. I do think they will be special players, and that UNC will have deep tournament runs with them. J/K, in a way. I do think they will be special players, and that UNC will have deep tournament runs with them.

]]> By: JBowling http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/comment-page-1/#comment-27388 JBowling Wed, 27 May 2009 13:29:51 +0000 http://www.tarheelfanblog.com/?p=4403#comment-27388 Oh goodness, here we go again. It is living in a land of naivete to think that going elsewhere will eliminate negative talk. Maybe he should look at UNC, for instance, and see some of the criticisms aimed at our players during a damn national championship run. Now the young man is free to do whatever he wants, as we are as bloggers as well, in so much that it is legal. I really have no problem with negative talk on message boards, but I don't have an issue with a kid not liking it as well. All I have to say is this. Henson, Strickland, McDonald, David Wear, Travis Wear, we all think you're the greatest to ever come along. We are so thankful that you chose UNC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe we should change our articulation of players to those lines. We never know, they might not like our talk. :) Oh goodness, here we go again. It is living in a land of naivete to think that going elsewhere will eliminate negative talk. Maybe he should look at UNC, for instance, and see some of the criticisms aimed at our players during a damn national championship run. Now the young man is free to do whatever he wants, as we are as bloggers as well, in so much that it is legal. I really have no problem with negative talk on message boards, but I don’t have an issue with a kid not liking it as well.

All I have to say is this. Henson, Strickland, McDonald, David Wear, Travis Wear, we all think you’re the greatest to ever come along. We are so thankful that you chose UNC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe we should change our articulation of players to those lines. We never know, they might not like our talk. :)

]]> By: AZACCFan http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/comment-page-1/#comment-27387 AZACCFan Wed, 27 May 2009 05:07:53 +0000 http://www.tarheelfanblog.com/?p=4403#comment-27387 Players on any level respond to what the fans say, how they act and in this sort of forum, what they seem to think. I hope no one ever leaves or fails to enter a sports program because of writing on a public site like this one. I encourage all of the non-seniors coming in this year to stay put and work to build another championship team; not an NBA job resume! Players on any level respond to what the fans say, how they act and in this sort of forum, what they seem to think.

I hope no one ever leaves or fails to enter a sports program because of writing on a public site like this one.

I encourage all of the non-seniors coming in this year to stay put and work to build another championship team; not an NBA job resume!

]]> By: wb3 http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/comment-page-1/#comment-27385 wb3 Wed, 27 May 2009 01:41:06 +0000 http://www.tarheelfanblog.com/?p=4403#comment-27385 That is really dumb of that kid because people from other schools can infiltrate a message board and start nasty threads. You have no idea who is posting that stuff. That is really dumb of that kid because people from other schools can infiltrate a message board and start nasty threads. You have no idea who is posting that stuff.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/comment-page-1/#comment-27384 Marcus Wed, 27 May 2009 01:39:57 +0000 http://www.tarheelfanblog.com/?p=4403#comment-27384 I agree, I've been thinking about 25-28 myself. I'm sure when the season gets here I'll feel differently, but I would be happy with fewer wins, the 20-24 range, if there's good development from the guys who will be there after next season. I obviously want the guys who are definitely gone, Ginyard and Deon, or likely gone, Davis and Henson, to progress as well, especially as it pertains to their future basketball careers, but for the team I think it will be the year after this one coming up where we'll be a threat again. I think Strickland's ability to adapt to playing point is is key. I agree, I’ve been thinking about 25-28 myself. I’m sure when the season gets here I’ll feel differently, but I would be happy with fewer wins, the 20-24 range, if there’s good development from the guys who will be there after next season. I obviously want the guys who are definitely gone, Ginyard and Deon, or likely gone, Davis and Henson, to progress as well, especially as it pertains to their future basketball careers, but for the team I think it will be the year after this one coming up where we’ll be a threat again. I think Strickland’s ability to adapt to playing point is is key.

]]> By: rathskellar68 http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/comment-page-1/#comment-27383 rathskellar68 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:03:22 +0000 http://www.tarheelfanblog.com/?p=4403#comment-27383 C. Michael and Marcus -- Thanks very much. It had been on my mind for weeks. So to return to Carolina basketball..............how many wins do we get next year? It ain't gonna be 34, but I'd say 27 or 28 is a realistic goal. C. Michael and Marcus — Thanks very much. It had been on my mind for weeks.

So to return to Carolina basketball…………..how many wins do we get next year? It ain’t gonna be 34, but I’d say 27 or 28 is a realistic goal.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/comment-page-1/#comment-27382 Marcus Tue, 26 May 2009 23:49:50 +0000 http://www.tarheelfanblog.com/?p=4403#comment-27382 While obviously the kid isn't representing himself well grammatically, one thing that he said stands out to me. This young guy is 16 years old, doesn't have a driver's license yet, but he is getting harsh criticism. It doesn't reflect well on him to mangle syntax, but how does it reflect on those who are being that harsh to a kid. And I don't mean to be sanctimonious, because this was illuminating to me as well. I try not to be too harsh on players online, but I'm sure that I've failed in that on occasion. Given the anonymity of the internet and the fact that it's easy to forget that these athletes are people who can read this stuff and react to it too. I hope that I can continue to improve on how considerate I am for these young people. THF I really respect and admire the tone and civility you've been able to nurture here. It's not always perfect, but it's better than just about anywhere else. Rath, I really appreciate that sentiment. As a young guy who isn't a fan of tattoos myself, it's somewhat surreal to me that I would be one of the main ones defending them. I couldn't agree more with your last statement. While obviously the kid isn’t representing himself well grammatically, one thing that he said stands out to me. This young guy is 16 years old, doesn’t have a driver’s license yet, but he is getting harsh criticism. It doesn’t reflect well on him to mangle syntax, but how does it reflect on those who are being that harsh to a kid. And I don’t mean to be sanctimonious, because this was illuminating to me as well. I try not to be too harsh on players online, but I’m sure that I’ve failed in that on occasion. Given the anonymity of the internet and the fact that it’s easy to forget that these athletes are people who can read this stuff and react to it too. I hope that I can continue to improve on how considerate I am for these young people. THF I really respect and admire the tone and civility you’ve been able to nurture here. It’s not always perfect, but it’s better than just about anywhere else.

Rath, I really appreciate that sentiment. As a young guy who isn’t a fan of tattoos myself, it’s somewhat surreal to me that I would be one of the main ones defending them. I couldn’t agree more with your last statement.

]]> By: C. Michael http://www.tarheelblog.com/2009/05/wisconsin-recruit-decommits-because-of-message-boards/comment-page-1/#comment-27381 C. Michael Tue, 26 May 2009 23:48:02 +0000 http://www.tarheelfanblog.com/?p=4403#comment-27381 No worries, Rath! ;) No worries, Rath! ;)

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