jmverlin
Junior
Posts: 218
Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-22-19 09:50 AM - Post#288896
I think you guys will very much enjoy many things about this:
https://www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article/...
- JV
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PennFan10
Postdoc
Posts: 3585
Reg: 02-15-15
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10-22-19 11:59 AM - Post#288904
In response to jmverlin
Josh, Great write up! thanks for putting it together!
Interesting that Mark Jackson is clearly in the mix as they figure out what's the best lineup. It seems Steve's trying to figure out if he should play AJ and 4 perimeter guys or 2 bigs w AJ at the 4. All of that likely depends on the who he believes are his best 5-7 guys.
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pennhoops
Postdoc
Posts: 2470
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-22-19 12:15 PM - Post#288906
In response to PennFan10
great to see you back in the saddle
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Mike Porter
Postdoc
Posts: 3618
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-22-19 08:16 PM - Post#288949
In response to pennhoops
Great stuff and thanks for doing this and sharing Josh!
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jmverlin
Junior
Posts: 218
Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-23-19 09:25 AM - Post#288968
In response to Mike Porter
Thanks all. For those who want to support CoBL, our Patreon is active and all proceeds go towards funding the site/getting some other writers paid to do stories: https://www.patreon.com/jmverlin
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-24-19 03:49 PM - Post#288998
In response to jmverlin
Hi, I am a new supporter to CoBL.
If you're reading this, I know two things about you:
1. You have no life.
2. I'm cheaper than you.
Therefore, you have zero excuse not to buck up 3 bucks a month. It took me approximately 2.5 minutes and I'm a slow typer of credit card numbers. Support Josh. Now. Go.
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32815
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-24-19 03:59 PM - Post#288999
In response to Jeff2sf
I'm in. And it didn't even bother me that they charged me for the entire month of October. It's $3!. Looking forward to the coverage.
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T.P.F.K.A.D.W.
PhD Student
Posts: 1171
Loc: Our Nation's Capital
Reg: 01-18-05
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10-24-19 04:37 PM - Post#289002
In response to palestra38
I'm in.
Happy to see they take Paypal. Hate typing in my credit card info.
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Streamers
Professor
Posts: 8240
Loc: NW Philadelphia
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-24-19 05:43 PM - Post#289004
In response to Jeff2sf
Well played, Jeff. I'm in even though I hate subscriptions. I used the $ I saved by avoiding ESPN+
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Penndemonium
PhD Student
Posts: 1900
Reg: 11-29-04
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10-24-19 05:58 PM - Post#289006
In response to Streamers
Last time I think I was the one who spoiled Josh's mood by asking about a trial. I reeeeaaally hate subscriptions. Still, I won't make that mistake again. $3 - I'm in too. Thanks Jeff2SF for the rallying cry.
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jmverlin
Junior
Posts: 218
Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-24-19 06:05 PM - Post#289007
In response to Penndemonium
Thanks, all. I promise this all means a ton. And I know it's not the most tangible benefit, and it's not perhaps something that Penn sees the benefits of, but the area's Division II and Division III rosters are FILLED with kids who got exposure from CoBL. I get one or two messages a week from a parent or player who's currently in college about how much CoBL helped them get where they are, and their college coach found them because of us, etc. So you're supporting this content, for one, but it really does make a difference.
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final479
Freshman
Posts: 49
Reg: 01-19-08
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10-24-19 06:22 PM - Post#289010
In response to jmverlin
Josh, would it be possible to add an annual subscription option?
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jmverlin
Junior
Posts: 218
Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-24-19 06:31 PM - Post#289011
In response to final479
Unfortunately, Patreon doesn't provide that option. But it's all the same in the end.
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-24-19 06:35 PM - Post#289012
In response to jmverlin
Good job guys. I hate subs too. I think this is my first since a newspaper sub a decade ago. But we can pay 36 a year for some Penn content.
If you have paypal or a Patreon sub it will take you less than a minute to sign up.
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Silver Maple
Postdoc
Posts: 3777
Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
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10-24-19 06:59 PM - Post#289013
In response to Jeff2sf
I didn't have a Patreon account. Setting that up took 1:29. After that, supporting Josh took another :36.
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Penndemonium
PhD Student
Posts: 1900
Reg: 11-29-04
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10-24-19 07:51 PM - Post#289015
In response to Silver Maple
My interest in Josh's work is mainly about Penn and the fact that he is the only one calling around for info and doing research. The DP and Inquirer don't seem to be doing that anymore.
I never thought about the kids getting exposure, but I guess that's a good thing too. 
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Old Bear
Postdoc
Posts: 3995
Reg: 11-23-04
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10-24-19 08:40 PM - Post#289018
In response to Penndemonium
Hey Josh. Have you ever been to Providence?
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jmverlin
Junior
Posts: 218
Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-24-19 10:04 PM - Post#289023
In response to Old Bear
The city, or college? My college girlfriend went to Brown, so I've been to the city a few times, but not in a decade. Never been to PC itself. Why do you ask?
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32815
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-25-19 01:57 AM - Post#289029
In response to jmverlin
Penn at Providence 11/23---Sat afternoon. Think there will be a lot of us there
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jmverlin
Junior
Posts: 218
Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-25-19 09:49 AM - Post#289057
In response to palestra38
Oh, right! That's very cool. I doubt I'll be traveling much if at all this season, between my two main jobs and all of that. Plus, we always have family in from out-of-town for Thanksgiving week. But I'll probably find a way to watch it on TV!
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32815
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-25-19 10:15 AM - Post#289060
In response to jmverlin
It's the Saturday before Thanksgiving. But we will report it.
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QHoops
Senior
Posts: 369
Reg: 12-16-04
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10-25-19 10:19 AM - Post#289062
In response to palestra38
Has there been any word leaking out about the Drexel scrimmage? It was supposed to be on the 16th.
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-25-19 11:32 AM - Post#289074
In response to QHoops
p38 should do a guest Grades Column for that game. Might net you 5 more subscribers.
I only am 57% being facetious.
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32815
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-25-19 11:49 AM - Post#289078
In response to Jeff2sf
Does that mean the likelihood is 2.95 new subscribers?
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-25-19 03:01 PM - Post#289089
In response to palestra38
I would assume your wife and daughters would probably pay the 5 dollar tier so that's real money we're talking about.
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-25-19 03:05 PM - Post#289090
In response to Jeff2sf
Also, there are still 3-5 more penn guys I think on this board that should ante up. You all know who you are.
I was about to say it's a no brainer for the Philly 6 coaching staffs to subscribe, but I wonder if they actually prefer this stuff to be in the dark. more arbitrage opportunity. but come on, Steve, it's 3 bucks a month.
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T.P.F.K.A.D.W.
PhD Student
Posts: 1171
Loc: Our Nation's Capital
Reg: 01-18-05
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10-25-19 03:06 PM - Post#289091
In response to Jeff2sf
I heard the White House just ended its subscription.
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jmverlin
Junior
Posts: 218
Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-25-19 04:02 PM - Post#289100
In response to Jeff2sf
The Penn coaching staff has already been very supportive, so don't worry about that!
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Mike Porter
Postdoc
Posts: 3618
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-25-19 06:27 PM - Post#289109
In response to jmverlin
For the record, I'm in also. Just been busy at work 
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Penn90
Masters Student
Posts: 574
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-27-19 10:12 AM - Post#289132
In response to Mike Porter
I signed up!
As a loyal customer I request you post only good news about Penn and bad news about Princeton
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91Quake
PhD Student
Posts: 1125
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-27-19 11:39 AM - Post#289135
In response to Penn90
I'm in. Get out the crowbar and crank open those (virtual) wallets all you procrastinators.
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Penndemonium
PhD Student
Posts: 1900
Reg: 11-29-04
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10-28-19 02:44 AM - Post#289157
In response to 91Quake
Josh, it's exciting that you're relaunching the site and I've subscribed on Patreon. I just wanted to remind you to take it slowly. I didn't subscribe to put pressure of a certain number of articles per week. Just to put someone who cares about Philly basketball in the hunt. I'll live vicariously through your work. If you are very active on this newsgroup, and do some independent research, that is enough for me. Everything else is upside!
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jmverlin
Junior
Posts: 218
Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-28-19 09:07 AM - Post#289166
In response to Penndemonium
Thank you! Don't worry, I'm in a much better place with my work-life balance, and I don't feel like I have to be churning out two articles a day or anything like that. I think I have a pretty good plan in place to get some regular content on the site, and it should keep growing as the supporters/subscriptions grow.
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-28-19 12:05 PM - Post#289192
In response to jmverlin
Good job, fellas.
Old Bear, if you subscribe, Josh promises to tweet that he heard Mike Martin is involved with Philadelphia's top prospect.
Josh, just go with it.
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Old Bear
Postdoc
Posts: 3995
Reg: 11-23-04
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10-28-19 01:16 PM - Post#289194
In response to Jeff2sf
Thanks Jeff, you let the cat out.
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-30-19 04:25 PM - Post#289306
In response to Old Bear
Josh is at 85 subscribers. I know we're but a small part of that and that Josh has the other subs from all the work he's done at other schools, but still, glad we're doing our part. I want to see triple digits before the first game.
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gopenngo
Masters Student
Posts: 487
Reg: 01-30-06
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10-30-19 06:08 PM - Post#289308
In response to Jeff2sf
I'm in. 86
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jmverlin
Junior
Posts: 218
Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-30-19 06:21 PM - Post#289309
In response to Jeff2sf
Josh is at 85 subscribers. I know we're but a small part of that and that Josh has the other subs from all the work he's done at other schools, but still, glad we're doing our part. I want to see triple digits before the first game.
I, too, would like to see triple digits, haha. But seriously, the push from this board has been AMAZING. There's gotta be at least 20 Penn folks in the mix. That is immensely appreciated.
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weinhauers_ghost
Postdoc
Posts: 2139
Age: 64
Loc: New York City
Reg: 12-14-09
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10-30-19 08:38 PM - Post#289311
In response to jmverlin
I'm in, too.
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Glenflesk
Freshman
Posts: 67
Loc: Subr Phila
Reg: 11-20-08
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Re: Penn Red & Blue Notes
10-31-19 01:30 AM - Post#289316
In response to weinhauers_ghost
I'm in too.
Glenflesk
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QHoops
Senior
Posts: 369
Reg: 12-16-04
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Re: Penn Red & Blue Notes
10-31-19 07:26 AM - Post#289319
In response to Glenflesk
One more in the pool.
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jmverlin
Junior
Posts: 218
Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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11-06-19 01:08 PM - Post#290063
In response to Jeff2sf
Josh is at 85 subscribers. I know we're but a small part of that and that Josh has the other subs from all the work he's done at other schools, but still, glad we're doing our part. I want to see triple digits before the first game.
I forgot to say, you got your wish! Already at 116, getting a few more every day. Super-thankful for you guys, because this board has been a huge reason why. Have several freelance stories in the works already.
- JV
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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11-06-19 02:21 PM - Post#290074
In response to jmverlin
way to go. it was all you. we subscribed because we knew what you were able to do previously.
Can you write a story on Penn with each paragraph starting with a letter such that they end up with "Tigers Suck"?
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LyleGold
PhD Student
Posts: 1712
Reg: 11-22-04
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11-06-19 04:01 PM - Post#290092
In response to Jeff2sf
Can you write a story on Penn with each paragraph starting with a letter such that they end up with "Tigers Suck"?
While such an acrostic would be nice, in the meantime "Duquesne 94-Princeton 67" says it just fine. Oh, and the Tigers led by 5 at the half...
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10Q
Professor
Posts: 23368
Loc: Suburban Philly
Reg: 11-21-04
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11-06-19 04:14 PM - Post#290096
In response to Jeff2sf
I prefer the classic, Princeton sucks. But that's just me.
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weinhauers_ghost
Postdoc
Posts: 2139
Age: 64
Loc: New York City
Reg: 12-14-09
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11-06-19 04:58 PM - Post#290103
In response to 10Q
Let's not let one good out of conference win go to our heads. Remember what happened on successive weekends last January.
We beat Nova again this year, then we can talk.
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32815
Reg: 11-21-04
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11-06-19 05:12 PM - Post#290110
In response to weinhauers_ghost
We are deeper this year than last. And have much more offensive firepower.
We will not go 27-0, however. One game at a time.
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Mike Porter
Postdoc
Posts: 3618
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Reg: 11-21-04
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11-06-19 05:19 PM - Post#290113
In response to palestra38
Yeah... definitely one game at a time. A great start, but its only that... a start. We had a great out of conference performance last year and a decidedly mediocre performance in league, so A LOT of work left.
Also hoping some of the injured guys will get back healthy enough to contribute soon.
Any confirmation yet on Jonah Charles timeline? Shame as we could use that one more sniper because shooting from 3 was still less than ideal.
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10Q
Professor
Posts: 23368
Loc: Suburban Philly
Reg: 11-21-04
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11-06-19 05:19 PM - Post#290114
In response to weinhauers_ghost
I know. I know. But it's so hard not to hope for a truly special, top of the cycle, season.
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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Penn Red & Blue Notes
11-06-19 06:14 PM - Post#290126
In response to 10Q
First off, tigers suck is evergreen. doesn't matter how we're doing.
second, that's so funny, I saw the halftime score and didn't give it any mind since then - I assumed they won. Finding out they lost by 27 points is like finding money in my jacket
Finally, while Princeton sucks is more appropriate, this is 2019. I can't read a story with that many paragraphs, I'll lose interest. Long form journalism is dead.
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Quakers03
Professor
Posts: 12533
Reg: 12-07-04
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11-06-19 06:16 PM - Post#290128
In response to Jeff2sf
I'd be lying if I said I didn't have some fun with that one last night. I actually watched the end of the first half and figured Princeton would keep it close throughout. Tuning in at the end to hear the announcers raving about the most points scored was quite fun. a 57-point half? Ouch.
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Silver Maple
Postdoc
Posts: 3777
Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
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Re: Penn Red & Blue Notes
11-06-19 06:16 PM - Post#290129
In response to Jeff2sf
Long form journalism is dead.
You take that back.
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weinhauers_ghost
Postdoc
Posts: 2139
Age: 64
Loc: New York City
Reg: 12-14-09
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Re: Penn Red & Blue Notes
11-06-19 08:24 PM - Post#290154
In response to Jeff2sf
Long form journalism is dead.
Not as long as I draw breath and can still read. I can't do Twitter-level brevity. I need detail.
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PennFan10
Postdoc
Posts: 3585
Reg: 02-15-15
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Re: Penn Red & Blue Notes
11-06-19 08:27 PM - Post#290155
In response to weinhauers_ghost
Long form journalism is dead.
Not as long as I draw breath and can still read. I can't do Twitter-level brevity. I need detail.
mrjames currently has about a 20 twitter string that would satisfy both those that favor brevity and those that favor long journailsm. Enjoy....
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weinhauers_ghost
Postdoc
Posts: 2139
Age: 64
Loc: New York City
Reg: 12-14-09
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Re: Penn Red & Blue Notes
11-06-19 08:37 PM - Post#290160
In response to PennFan10
If he hasn't discovered threadreaderapp, he should check it out. Makes reading a collection of Twitter posts much less aggravating.
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Penndemonium
PhD Student
Posts: 1900
Reg: 11-29-04
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11-07-19 12:22 AM - Post#290178
In response to palestra38
At the end of last season we somehow got acceptable shooting from overall, even though I never felt comfortable with the likes of Woods, Silpe, Donahue and Goodman taking threes. Our only pure shooters had injuries during the season (Wang and Betley). Washington was the only one I really wanted to shoot threes, even though his shot looked a bit flat.
This year, Eddie Scott looks much more comfortable shooting this year, and so does Goodman. I think Wang and Washington were already good shooters. Betley looks like he'll be good. Dingle looks good taking a spot-up three. I suspect I'll feel comfortable with Martz and Charles shooting. It will be much easier to put the ball in the hoop!
We are deeper this year than last. And have much more offensive firepower.
We will not go 27-0, however. One game at a time.
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