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| re: Corban Collins Released from LSU Basketball team Posted by Britgirl on 5/23 at 1:01 pm Will always remember Corban for his hustle, including getting his nose/forehead smashed!
He also did a good job of pushing Anthony and Andre in practice.
Wish him well wherever he goes....Posted on:  Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Kirby takes Memphis job Posted by Britgirl on 5/22 at 6:34 pm [quote]Corban Collins.[/quote]
Perhaps this is why Corban was/is apparently considering moving on too?
Coach Kirby is a great guy, passionate about basketball , I wish him him luck as he returns home....Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Kirby takes Memphis job Posted by Britgirl on 5/22 at 6:33 pm [quote]Corban Collins.[/quote]
Perhaps this is why Corban was/is apparently considering moving on too?
Coach Kirby is a great guy, passionate about basketball , I wish him him luck as he returns home....Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Malik Morgan staying at LSU? Posted by Britgirl on 5/22 at 9:33 am Thanks for that.
Great news about Malik.
I'm happy he's staying, he'll be a real help, esp. on defense.:nana:
Wonder if "distractions" means Malik's AAU coach had been whispering in his ear? ...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: LSU Basketball getting more ESPN love - Can this be possible? Posted by Britgirl on 5/4 at 10:28 pm [quote]It's going to be special to watch guys like Stringer, Hickey, and JOB come from a mediocre TJ team to a nationally recognized group of guys. They will be the ones that helped pull LSU Basketball out of the shadows years down the line. Special time to be a tiger basketball fan
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Agr...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: LSU Basketball getting more ESPN love - Can this be possible? Posted by Britgirl on 5/3 at 9:53 am [quote] Jason King's top 10 things he is looking forward to in 2013-2014 season: [/quote]
Awesome to get this positive press WAAAAY before the season starts.
I'm really looking forward to 2013-14!
Thanks for sharing.
:geauxtigers:...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: LSU Basketball getting more ESPN love - Can this be possible? Posted by Britgirl on 5/3 at 9:47 am The House that Johnny Built on the Land that Pete Acquired :bow:[b]- and the rolling PR machine that Dale Brown started - [/b] :bow: with the Practice Facilities that Brady Encouraged that Johnson shite On.
:lol:...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Dickie V's top 40 for next year Posted by Britgirl on 5/2 at 9:51 pm [quote]quote: 35. LSU : Johnny Jones brought in a solid recruiting class to go with returning star Johnny O'Bryant III. [/quote]
Don't forget Hickey & Stringer.
I'm looking forward to a season that builds on last year's- an NIT lock at the least, a 1st round NCAA win, a reasonable hope.
Enj...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Now for a breath of fresh air - LSU athletes doing good! Posted by Britgirl on 5/1 at 11:24 am [quote]Yes BRITGIRL I would love to get those pictures if you can just give them to Dre... [/quote]
Will do!...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Now for a breath of fresh air - LSU athletes doing good! Posted by Britgirl on 4/30 at 9:09 pm [quote] Keep the good news/press coming, even if its the bowling or juggling team, please! [/quote]
I will do my part!
BTW, if there's a juggling team, I'd really like to see 'em....Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Now for a breath of fresh air - LSU athletes doing good! Posted by Britgirl on 4/30 at 7:51 pm [quote]For the OP, great to hear, thanks for posting.[/quote]
Thanks for all the nice responses.
This team and this program are role models for LSU athletes, the university, and the whole community. I am proud to know them. :bow:
BTW the team did this event last year too, amongst other stuff....Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Now for a breath of fresh air - LSU athletes doing good! Posted by Britgirl on 4/30 at 7:34 pm [quote], I'm trying to buy the pic LSUSPORTS.NET has of my brother pushing one of the kids in a wheelchair, t[/quote]
Andre was awesome with the kids. I will try to get you some pictures from the parents. I can probably get them to Andre, if that's OK. ...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Now for a breath of fresh air - LSU athletes doing good! Posted by Britgirl on 4/29 at 6:45 pm [quote]one, the size differences of a football team and a basketball team make it far more likely in football. [/quote]
You make an excellent point.
I wish we heard more about the football players' acts of kindness and volunteer work....Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Now for a breath of fresh air - LSU athletes doing good! Posted by Britgirl on 4/29 at 9:13 am [quote] doing good!
*doing well*[/quote]
Er, it's doing good, as in "doing good deeds" or "doing good things".
And they're doing well at doing good. :cheers:...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Now for a breath of fresh air - LSU athletes doing good! Posted by Britgirl on 4/29 at 9:09 am [quote]
Now THIS is newsworthy. [/quote]
I thought so.
Interesting how the thread on Jeremy Hill is really long, and this one is so short :lol:...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Now for a breath of fresh air - LSU athletes doing good! Posted by Britgirl on 4/29 at 9:05 am [quote]Meanwhile, LSU will graduate more football players in the SEC other than Vandy for the second year in a row
but hey, :thugu: right?[/quote]
That's right.
Football is under great pressure to recruit based upon skill alone, and being a decent person doesn't seem to be part of the criter...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| Now for a breath of fresh air - LSU athletes doing good! Posted by Britgirl on 4/28 at 11:45 am The Men's basketball team, including coach Jones, Coach Leonard, and Tom Kelsey (Dir. of Basketball Operations) plus student managers, participated in the Ascension Parish Inclusion League's (A.P.I.L.) final TBall game of the season, yesterday.
APIL is an organization, run by parents and volunteer...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Thanks Tigerdroppings And SouthOfSouth Posted by Britgirl on 3/18 at 4:23 pm [quote]
Is this all weird to anyone else? Wow! [/quote]
Not to me.
The team was crushed that they got little or no support at the SECT last year, even tho' it was in NO. There was a big push by alumni & boosters to change that this year.
I discussed giving the list of postings with head o...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Thanks Tigerdroppings And SouthOfSouth Posted by Britgirl on 3/18 at 3:10 pm [quote]I am the older brother of Andre Stringer and just wanted to give my appreciation for the people that post on this site and SouthOfSouth in particular,I never post but I eat,drink,sleep this team and my little brother[/quote]
You've got me all choked up Michael.
I love your brother too. He...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: When does JOB3 have to announce his future intentions? Posted by Britgirl on 3/18 at 2:46 pm [quote]He's off in the Baltic states after being "stashed" there by the Heat. He left his first team after they apparently fell behind on paying him. Now he's on another team in Latvia and last I heard the first team was claiming he was still under contract with them, although they admit to being at...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: '12-'13 - Year in Review (Basketball) Posted by Britgirl on 3/18 at 9:50 am [quote] At times Hickey couldn't miss, and at other times he couldn't make a basket to save his life. He was named to the SEC's All-Defensive team. [/quote]
I don't know how to explain this, call it feminine intuition, or psychological observation, but I think with Carmouche gone you'll see a bet...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: '12-'13 - Year in Review (Basketball) Posted by Britgirl on 3/18 at 9:41 am [quote]He was an obvious team leader who led LSU in their pregame "circles" and had an obvious presence on the bench. While his role on the court was limited, his role as a motivator and leader was under-appreciated. [/quote]
South, I'm so glad you pointed this out. Regardless of the amount of pl...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: When does JOB3 have to announce his future intentions? Posted by Britgirl on 3/18 at 9:26 am [quote] When does JOB3 have to announce his future intentions?
Prepare yourself for his departure. It isn't about draft grade for some guys. It is about getting money for their family. If JOB needs money, he should go. I hope he stays, but it doesn't look good. [/quote]
This is a good point.
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| re: When does JOB3 have to announce his future intentions? Posted by Britgirl on 3/18 at 9:01 am From the NCAA rules, which changed in 2012:
"Starting in 2012, college basketball players have to make their intentions known by April 10 in order to retain their NCAA eligibility.
The NBA’s early-entry date is April 29."
Players can say they’re staying on April 10 and then make themselves ava...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Glad We Are Not Going to NIT Posted by Britgirl on 3/18 at 8:50 am [quote]This is the losers tournament and we need to concentrate on getting to the big dance.[/quote]
Tell that to Kentucky and to their fans. They're going to suburban Pittsburgh to play in an arena that can hold 3,000 fans. ...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Why not CBI? Posted by Britgirl on 3/18 at 8:43 am [quote]Dont think he was talking at you. In fact, I think he was inferring the exact opposite. We all know who has been solid basketball posters. You are definately one of them
If he was, frick em[/quote]
OK, thanks :cheers:
I was just wondering if the way I'd worded my post caused a misund...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Why not CBI? Posted by Britgirl on 3/17 at 10:37 pm [quote]Thank you to the real dedicated fans who want the best for our players and program. Screw all you other bandwagoners. [/quote]
Not sure if you're directing that comment at me as a band wagoner or not?.
If so, you obviously don't know me and that I'm as far from a band wagon "fan" as you ...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Great season! Posted by Britgirl on 3/17 at 10:28 pm The team over-achieved IMO. They were not expected to be higher than 12th by many.
They threw everything they had on that court.
I'm proud of them and very impressed with how CJJ has started to revitalize the basketball program.
I'm looking forward to next season and will be working on planni...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Why not CBI? Posted by Britgirl on 3/17 at 10:00 pm [quote]. It would have been a great opportunity for our guys who busted their butts this year play a few more games. It sickens me we declined s[/quote]
:wah:
It would have been nice to have ended the season in a different way than being blown-out by Florida. That left a bad taste in the mouth...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: What is your minimum expectation for LSU Men's basketball the next 5-yrs? Posted by Britgirl on 3/17 at 8:58 pm 1. Very entertaining ball
2. Maximum effort every game - continuing on the type of effort from this year
3. Individual player development -everyone gets better, no one takes a foot off the pedal
4. Free throw shooting improvement :lol:
5. Great recruits every year
6. If 1-5 happen:
PMAC r...Posted on: Tiger RantJump to Post • View Topic |
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