Eric Von Zipper
Senior
Posts: 343
Age: 71
Reg: 11-11-17
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01-04-18 09:13 PM - Post#242051
Opens Penn -2
Just like the wind chill factor on 34th Street
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SRP
Postdoc
Posts: 4921
Reg: 02-04-06
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01-04-18 10:59 PM - Post#242062
In response to Eric Von Zipper
Too bad I'm not a gambler.
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westphillywarrior
Sophomore
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Age: 43
Reg: 01-08-11
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01-04-18 11:24 PM - Post#242065
In response to SRP
You're lucky you're not a gambler. I'm kind of surprised you are so high on Princeton for this game. I'm just as high on Penn.
The two teams are about even. We're playing at home. Do you remember the last time you came down to the Palestra? Pure luck you won that one. You're team was quite a bit better last year.
It's Penn's turn. We're due. Much looks like he's going to be a nice player for you, but not tomorrow. Intimidated by his first time in the Cathedral. All you'll be talking about after the game is how lousy the refs were. You're lucky you're not a gambler.
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SRP
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Reg: 02-04-06
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01-04-18 11:29 PM - Post#242068
In response to westphillywarrior
As I said earlier, possibly irrational exuberance.
I just have a pretty good feeling about the way this group is playing--their development has tracked the way I viewed it from preseason, down to the continuing weak spots but with their best ball ahead of them.
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Tiger69
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Posts: 2819
Reg: 11-23-04
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01-05-18 12:17 AM - Post#242070
In response to SRP
I admit that I'm concerned about this game. But, it's good to hear the chest thumping over on the Penn board. It will make a win over the Quackers that much more enjoyable.
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Mike Porter
Postdoc
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Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Reg: 11-21-04
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01-05-18 04:35 AM - Post#242073
In response to Tiger69
I see very little chest thumping from Penn fans. I read a lot of hopeful thoughts (I sure have some), but plenty of concern to go around. That's fun because it means Penn has gotten back to a point that it matters again.
I'm hoping for a good game with a Quakers victory, but expect a seriously tough game that could go either way depending on whose 3's are falling...
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bradley
PhD Student
Posts: 1842
Age: 75
Reg: 01-15-16
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01-05-18 09:19 AM - Post#242078
In response to Mike Porter
Aha. We can disregard westphillywarrior prior comments.
After reading Penn's posts over the years, Penn BB fans are by a large an extension of Philadelphia sport fans. By definition, Freud would have a field day.
You may well be right that it will be a competitive game with 3s' deciding it but it might turn out to be a blow out for either team. Vegas always has reasons as to establishing betting lines.
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Silver Maple
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Posts: 3783
Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
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01-05-18 10:58 AM - Post#242096
In response to bradley
This is nice. It's been quite awhile since Penn and Princeton fans have talked smack like this.
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Tiger69
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Posts: 2819
Reg: 11-23-04
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01-05-18 11:22 AM - Post#242108
In response to Silver Maple
If the first post I read tomorrow morning is a whine about officiating, I'll be a happy guy.
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Silver Maple
Postdoc
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Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
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01-05-18 11:38 AM - Post#242112
In response to Tiger69
It now looks like all the whining will have to be postponed until Sunday. I don't know who's going to be whining about what, but I'll bet a body part that somebody's going to be whining about something. Kvetching is the one constant of Ivy basketball.
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Tiger69
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Reg: 11-23-04
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01-05-18 11:49 AM - Post#242117
In response to Silver Maple
Friday night, no game. Looks like an evening at home with martinis and Meow Mix.
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32913
Reg: 11-21-04
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01-05-18 12:07 PM - Post#242125
In response to Tiger69
What's the temp out there in the Mexican desert?
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sparman
PhD Student
Posts: 1352
Reg: 12-08-04
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Pennsylvania 01-05-18 12:07 PM - Post#242126
In response to Silver Maple
I'll bet a body part that somebody's going to be whining about something.
That's a hard bet to evaluate. Some Penn guys are known for excessively touting body part size.
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Tiger69
Postdoc
Posts: 2819
Reg: 11-23-04
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01-05-18 12:20 PM - Post#242130
In response to palestra38
Sunny, mid 70s, light breezes diluting the smoke from burning garbage.
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32913
Reg: 11-21-04
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Pennsylvania 01-05-18 12:29 PM - Post#242132
In response to Tiger69
That burning garbage haze is just part of the majesty of your home
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bradley
PhD Student
Posts: 1842
Age: 75
Reg: 01-15-16
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01-05-18 03:22 PM - Post#242173
In response to Tiger69
Amateur hour??? JV high school game follows tomorrow's doubleheader at the historic Palestra.
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Tiger69
Postdoc
Posts: 2819
Reg: 11-23-04
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Re: Pennsylvania 01-05-18 04:30 PM - Post#242188
In response to palestra38
Makes me sentimental about the drive through Philadelphia.
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penn nation
Professor
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Reg: 12-02-04
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Re: Pennsylvania 01-05-18 04:41 PM - Post#242189
In response to sparman
Although oddly enough, his face has a distinctive orange hue to it.
Let's call this one a wash and move on.
I'll bet a body part that somebody's going to be whining about something.
That's a hard bet to evaluate. Some Penn guys are known for excessively touting body part size.
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32913
Reg: 11-21-04
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Re: Pennsylvania 01-05-18 04:42 PM - Post#242190
In response to Tiger69
The air is as clean here now as in Princeton. I too remember the odor of the Schuylkill with raw sewage during rainstorms and the polluted haze that existed 40 years ago. But not now. You should visit some time.
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Tiger69
Postdoc
Posts: 2819
Reg: 11-23-04
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Re: Pennsylvania 01-05-18 05:27 PM - Post#242198
In response to palestra38
Why let reality clutter up my recollections? Soooo yesterday!
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