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[leo from jersey]

All talk of religious schools is in poor taste as it can be offensive to individuals. I don't think the post was a hit on the RCC, but some schools due to being private think of themselves as better. Holier than thou has become a cliche for thinking of oneself as better without a religious notation. Now I know that some at Duke consider themselves a tad better due to money and certainty not to any vestige that they have of the Methodists. The Kids I meet at Princeton when I go for a pizza at Nomads are very nice. BTW I really like their pizza, but Conte's is the old-time bar pizzeria, and they have great steak sandwiches. St. Peter's here in Jersey and St. Joseph in Philly are both Jesuit and religion is about the last thing that is spoken of. I think it was just an expression stating an attitude in general and not a religious slur. I have met some at another Jesuit school that many have an attitude, but it is because they are ND and not Society of Jesus affiliated. Then again, I have not met all who attend. I will say that a school which started to be the academic opposite of religious schools such as Harvard, Yale and Princeton without being religious has a large attitude of many who think they are better. At least it has been my experience at the University of Chicago Law School. (wow what a better than thou attitude was my post)

I would like to see the beloved Bearcats play X again and see who is better on the court.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

I get what you're saying but I think you made a leap there. "Holier than thou" could refer to a whole bunch of schools like say, Baylor or Liberty or technically even Duke. There's quite a few Jesuit schools out there that most people don't have an issue with, like SLU. Then there's Xavier. But yeah It would be nice if we could beat them on the court.

Re: Mack, I think the things that Miller and Mack were doing at X no longer apply. NIL has killed that advantage for them. Now everyone can play that game.

It just hit me the wrong way.

[Lobot]

Mike Hopkins is gone at Washington

[Lobot]

Can we just leave it as Catholic without the sarcasm? That is offensive to all Catholics. Aside from basketball, Jesuit universities are very highly rated academic institutions. Beat them on the court, not insults.

I get what you're saying but I think you made a leap there. "Holier than thou" could refer to a whole bunch of schools like say, Baylor or Liberty or technically even Duke. There's quite a few Jesuit schools out there that most people don't have an issue with, like SLU. Then there's Xavier. But yeah It would be nice if we could beat them on the court.

Re: Mack, I think the things that Miller and Mack were doing at X no longer apply. NIL has killed that advantage for them. Now everyone can play that game.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Heard Chris Mack could be in play at Saint Louis.

I think that would be perfect.

His name came up briefly in OSU talks in the immediate aftermath of Holtmann firing and that seemed crazy to me. He's not ready to jump back in at that level. Also, I have long believed that he would resurface at a private school - he couldn't get away with some of the same s---- at Louisville (public) as he was probably doing at Xavier (holier than thou private institution).

Can we just leave it as Catholic without the sarcasm? That is offensive to all Catholics. Aside from basketball, Jesuit universities are very highly rated academic institutions. Beat them on the court, not insults.

[GoBearcats31]

Also, with Loyola Maryland opening today, this tweet could be relevant
https://twitter.com/samurai_hoops/st...06629182144960

[leo from jersey]

Media reported on Wednesday that Woodson would return next year to IU, much to the dismay of a large portion of the fan base. Then IU went out that evening and crushed Minnesota on Wednesday (calming many), followed on Thursday by the news that IU's lone incoming recruit -- a consensus 5-star recruit -- asked out of his Letter of Intent.

Add in inevitable transfer portal departures, a potential first round draft pick who clearly will be heading to the league, etc. and things could get ugly in the next couple weeks in Bloomington.

So it's not too late if the IU admins want to change their minds. Rumors were that the AD was open to a move, but BOT chair/IU basketball legend/friend of the head coach Quinn Buckner was not.

some attorney might be getting richer. But the Board usually has its way.

[GoBearcats31]

Woodson signed an extension. What was that about? .

Media reported on Wednesday that Woodson would return next year to IU, much to the dismay of a large portion of the fan base. Then IU went out that evening and crushed Minnesota on Wednesday (calming many), followed on Thursday by the news that IU's lone incoming recruit -- a consensus 5-star recruit -- asked out of his Letter of Intent.

Add in inevitable transfer portal departures, a potential first round draft pick who clearly will be heading to the league, etc. and things could get ugly in the next couple weeks in Bloomington.

So it's not too late if the IU admins want to change their minds. Rumors were that the AD was open to a move, but BOT chair/IU basketball legend/friend of the head coach Quinn Buckner was not.

[leo from jersey]

Right now, Bryce James is a 3-star recruit. We'll see how he develops. But yes, Dusty May seems to be in play still in Columbus...things are not going well at IU right now (despite a 3-game win streak), so not a guarantee Woodson makes it through after all.

Millions talk loudly. It is interesting that after the old AD said Holtman would finish the year, the money for the buyout came with a new AD. The money has always been there, but the old AD didn't like to spend it on anything but buildings. Look at this year since January, high priced transfers, top recruits with 3 of the top 6 2025 football recruits committed and one Chip Kelly. I suspect we will see more spending until some regulations come in. Thet are playing fair though.
Woodson signed an extension. What was that about?

Bryce James may be a 3 star recruit but he is a 5 star attraction and money maker for whatever school he chooses.

[GoBearcats31]

It is interesting that since Indiana upped Woodson, that leaves a wide open field between tOSU and Dusty May. LeBron James is pushing hard offering a major multi million donation and a son (Bryce) to play there.
Coach Dusty May addressed OSU rumors once again in his weekly presser: -Again isn’t sure where the rumors came from - Says he would be flattered if Lebron James knew his name Reflects his comments after the first go around of OSU rumors… this time with an LBJ twist. He claims no interest, but season still going on.

Right now, Bryce James is a 3-star recruit. We'll see how he develops. But yes, Dusty May seems to be in play still in Columbus...things are not going well at IU right now (despite a 3-game win streak), so not a guarantee Woodson makes it through after all.

[leo from jersey]

It is interesting that since Indiana upped Woodson, that leaves a wide open field between tOSU and Dusty May. LeBron James is pushing hard offering a major multi million donation and a son (Bryce) to play there.
Coach Dusty May addressed OSU rumors once again in his weekly presser: -Again isn’t sure where the rumors came from - Says he would be flattered if Lebron James knew his name Reflects his comments after the first go around of OSU rumors… this time with an LBJ twist. He claims no interest, but season still going on.

[leo from jersey]

Contract extension through 27-28 for Greg McDermott at Creighton

he used the interest by big schools to his advantage. Well done.

[sedz]

Southern Illinois is open. SIU made the tourney every year from 2002-2007, including two Sweet 16s. Haven't been back since. Didn't realize Matt Painter was HC there for one season in 2003-04, after several years as an assistant under Bruce Weber.

I watched the end of their game last night. UIC was leaving Jarrett Hensley open for threes and he was bricking them. He missed one at the end of regulation and then one in each overtime. Hensley did have 3 blocks though.

[GoBearcats31]

Southern Illinois is open. SIU made the tourney every year from 2002-2007, including two Sweet 16s. Haven't been back since. Didn't realize Matt Painter was HC there for one season in 2003-04, after several years as an assistant under Bruce Weber.

[GoBearcats31]

Contract extension through 27-28 for Greg McDermott at Creighton