Greatest coach - Dean Smith or Mike Krzyzewski?
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Chapel Hail Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
... it happened, in fact a ladder was brought out for the measuring and afterwards Dean requested that the refs go back up to tighten the rims, what a psyche job he did on both team's players. I don't remember the opponent, it was most likely during the 1970s, and it was televised. I still can't believe he got away with it, it must have caused at least a 15 minute delay in the game, and we wonder why Lefty threw chairs.
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Chapel Hail Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
February 24, 1979: #6 Duke 47, #4 North Carolina 40
Jim Spanarkel's Senior Day game turned into one of the strangest afternoons in ACC basketball history as Duke held North Carolina scoreless for a half before knocking off the No. 4-ranked Tar Heels 47-40. Dean Smith resorted to the four corners offense and the Tar Heels held the ball throughout the first half, but Duke led 7-0 as Spanarkel forced two turnovers, assisted on a basket to Mike Gminski and scored the last bucket of the half on a short jumper. (Smith later said, "It should have been 2-0, or something like that, at the half.") North Carolina's only two shots of the first half were complete misses, that resulted in the first-ever chants of "Air ball . . . Air ball!" from the Cameron Crazies. Sparnakel added 15 points in the second half and finished with a game-high 17, hitting 8-of-9 field goal attempts. The win allowed Duke to tie North Carolina for the ACC regular season title.
Duke coach Bill Foster wasn't amused by Smith's tactics in the first half and the next day said, "I've been doing this a long time, but during the first half last night I began to think maybe I've been doing it for too long." He then added this infamous dig: "I thought Naismith invented basketball, not Deansmith." -
rx74u2nv Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
would have to be dean smith coach K couldn't survive in an era where there's not a 3pnt line...
— Posted by cwilliams843What else do you see in that crystal ball?
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Dreamchaser Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
..... who remembers that game when Dean had the refs stop the action by demanding that they measure the height of the rim? Yes, he actually got away with doing this to give his poor shooting team a chance to regroup.
— Posted by Chapel Hail
I don't remember that, what game was it? Plus, did it work? -
Chapel Hail Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
..... who remembers that game when Dean had the refs stop the action by demanding that they measure the height of the rim? Yes, he actually got away with doing this to give his poor shooting team a chance to regroup.
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cwilliams843 Jan 30, 2012
All Star
would have to be dean smith coach K couldn't survive in an era where there's not a 3pnt line...
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Dreamchaser Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
They won national titles, Olympic gold, multiple ACC crowns. But between Dean Smith and Mike Krzyzewski, who do you think was the best coach?
— Posted by dhuffman
..... ..... ..... ..... ..... Matt Doherty gets my vote!!!!!
— Posted by Chapel Hail
Ok, you finally got a chuckle out of me :) -
Chapel Hail Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
They won national titles, Olympic gold, multiple ACC crowns. But between Dean Smith and Mike Krzyzewski, who do you think was the best coach?
— Posted by dhuffman..... ..... ..... ..... ..... Matt Doherty gets my vote!!!!!
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Ghost of Rameses Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
About a week ago, I made what appeared to be the 1000th post on this thread. Now I'm doing it again. What gives?
— Posted by Ken D.Groundhog Day...
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Dreamchaser Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
About a week ago, I made what appeared to be the 1000th post on this thread. Now I'm doing it again. What gives?
— Posted by Ken D.
I noticed a while back that once this thread gets over 100 pages then they start deleting pages. It's at 101 now but soon it will be back to 100. -
rcox Jan 30, 2012
Pro
Dean Smith because of the innovations he brought to the game. Coach Smith also coached in the era where you had to win the ACC Tourney or you were in the NIT. He also got more out of his players that would never see the NBA with his famous Blue Team. I guess that they coached in different era's so you could make and arguement either way. I remember when K started along with Coach Valvano. In years prior to it was always Carolina at the top of the ACC battling different schools every few years. Before the shot clock the Four Corners was a scoring machine with back door layups and then they said that he would not be able to coach with a shot clock and he did that as well he always changed with the game.
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GoLower Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
And this thread shows up on both the Carolina and Duke forums. Curiouser and curiouser.
— Posted by Ken D.That's because dookies don't have much to discuss when it comes to the 2012 blew devil basketball squad. They're just not that good, and Flagship U. is going to whup 'em.
They know this, so they will try to keep this topic alive as much as possible. -
rx74u2nv Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
This is an easy question to answer; If you pull for UNC, then you think Dean is better, everyone else knows K is the greatest coach.
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Lost and Loaded Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
Dean Smith is hands down the better of Coach K - if you don't believe it just ask K.
K is good, but his heyday was way past the peak of ACC BB. Dean coached when the league was at it's Apex and he helped it get there.
ACC basketball was much more competitive in the 70's. 80's and early 90's than it has ever been since and Dean established himself and his legacy in that lion's den.
K helped put Duke at the top of the league and keep it there, but the only trails he blazed were in Durham. He was not even relevant in the ACC until the mid-80's. By then dominance of the league had already been clearly established. -
Ken D. Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
And this thread shows up on both the Carolina and Duke forums. Curiouser and curiouser.
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Ken D. Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
About a week ago, I made what appeared to be the 1000th post on this thread. Now I'm doing it again. What gives?
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got2golf2 Jan 30, 2012
Bench Warmer
Anybody that would ask this question does not know basketball. Coach K's record speaks for itself.
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kato_karma Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
I think shprocket needs to get himself banned again and start over, 'cause that i.d. has been scattered, smothered, and covered.
— Posted by zanerx
+1...tattered, tarnished, and shamed. -
Bassin731 Jan 30, 2012
Sports Legend
20,30 or say 50 years from now, when the greatest coach in the history of college basketball is discussed-Coach K's name will be mentioned surely first.
— Posted by goduke2kinda hard to say, 30-50 yrs from now K`s records may have all been broken
by someone with 10 NT`s, then "they" will be considered the greatest of all time.
Right? i mean, it`s all about wins, is it not? -
goduke2 Jan 30, 2012
Towel Boy
20,30 or say 50 years from now, when the greatest coach in the history of college basketball is discussed-Coach K's name will be mentioned surely first.
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zanerx Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
I think shprocket needs to get himself banned again and start over, 'cause that i.d. has been scattered, smothered, and covered.
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Jacob Summers Jan 29, 2012
All Star
While he's out he should pick up a life.
— Posted by Jacob Summers
Ohhh, good one brassie, call me when you get yours and let me know where the best ones are.
I the mean time, I will just sit here in the house that I own, with the two paid for cars that I own and laugh at the redneck bubba's or little college boys who think they are someone.
— Posted by rocketman0095
Clayton must be a real bustling urban vitality huh? You're trying to sound like WPIDH with I own houses and cars bit. What a doooooosh. Enjoy Clayton homeowner and car owner. ROFLMAO!!!!
— Posted by Jacob Summers
is that not the funniest. "i own a house" "i own 2 cars", i sit here and talk
like im in jr high, but in reality, im a big deal in my parents, oops, i mean
my own yard.
— Posted by Bassin731LOL!! Rocketchild is my hero.
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Bassin731 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
He dissapeared for a while there, I think the tears shorted out his keyboard and he had to dash to the store to get a new one :)
— Posted by Dreamchaser
While he's out he should pick up a life.
— Posted by Jacob Summers
Ohhh, good one brassie, call me when you get yours and let me know where the best ones are.
I the mean time, I will just sit here in the house that I own, with the two paid for cars that I own and laugh at the redneck bubba's or little college boys who think they are someone.
— Posted by rocketman0095
Clayton must be a real bustling urban vitality huh? You're trying to sound like WPIDH with I own houses and cars bit. What a doooooosh. Enjoy Clayton homeowner and car owner. ROFLMAO!!!!
— Posted by Jacob Summersis that not the funniest. "i own a house" "i own 2 cars", i sit here and talk
like im in jr high, but in reality, im a big deal in my parents, oops, i mean
my own yard. -
Jacob Summers Jan 29, 2012
All Star
Dream, you should slow down I think you're gonna make rocketchild boo hoo. I think I'm starting to feel bad for him. Nah, continue destroying him this is amusing.
— Posted by Jacob Summers
He dissapeared for a while there, I think the tears shorted out his keyboard and he had to dash to the store to get a new one :)
— Posted by Dreamchaser
While he's out he should pick up a life.
— Posted by Jacob Summers
Ohhh, good one brassie, call me when you get yours and let me know where the best ones are.
I the mean time, I will just sit here in the house that I own, with the two paid for cars that I own and laugh at the redneck bubba's or little college boys who think they are someone.
— Posted by rocketman0095Clayton must be a real bustling urban vitality huh? You're trying to sound like WPIDH with I own houses and cars bit. What a doooooosh. Enjoy Clayton homeowner and car owner. ROFLMAO!!!!
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rocketman0095 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
And how do you know that?
— Posted by rocketman0095
The same way you knew that my noexistent wife's face turned red.
— Posted by Dreamchaser
Dream, you should slow down I think you're gonna make rocketchild boo hoo. I think I'm starting to feel bad for him. Nah, continue destroying him this is amusing.
— Posted by Jacob Summers
He dissapeared for a while there, I think the tears shorted out his keyboard and he had to dash to the store to get a new one :)
— Posted by DreamchaserHow old are you dude? This sounds like something a middle schooler would say.
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rocketman0095 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
The same way you knew that my noexistent wife's face turned red.
— Posted by Dreamchaser
Dream, you should slow down I think you're gonna make rocketchild boo hoo. I think I'm starting to feel bad for him. Nah, continue destroying him this is amusing.
— Posted by Jacob Summers
He dissapeared for a while there, I think the tears shorted out his keyboard and he had to dash to the store to get a new one :)
— Posted by Dreamchaser
While he's out he should pick up a life.
— Posted by Jacob SummersOhhh, good one brassie, call me when you get yours and let me know where the best ones are.
I the mean time, I will just sit here in the house that I own, with the two paid for cars that I own and laugh at the redneck bubba's or little college boys who think they are someone. -
rocketman0095 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
Not me, but your wife's face sure does turn red when you do it right.
— Posted by rocketman0095
Being I'm not married at this point in my life I wouldn't know about that, but IO do know that your's turns alful red when when I go deep. On questions of course. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
And how do you know that?
— Posted by rocketman0095
The same way you knew that my noexistent wife's face turned red.
— Posted by DreamchaserEven better, you spend all your time alone.
I am sure you will now say you have a gf or bf, but we all know that isnt true. -
Jacob Summers Jan 29, 2012
All Star
And how do you know that?
— Posted by rocketman0095
The same way you knew that my noexistent wife's face turned red.
— Posted by Dreamchaser
Dream, you should slow down I think you're gonna make rocketchild boo hoo. I think I'm starting to feel bad for him. Nah, continue destroying him this is amusing.
— Posted by Jacob Summers
He dissapeared for a while there, I think the tears shorted out his keyboard and he had to dash to the store to get a new one :)
— Posted by DreamchaserWhile he's out he should pick up a life.
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Dreamchaser Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
Being I'm not married at this point in my life I wouldn't know about that, but IO do know that your's turns alful red when when I go deep. On questions of course. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
And how do you know that?
— Posted by rocketman0095
The same way you knew that my noexistent wife's face turned red.
— Posted by Dreamchaser
Dream, you should slow down I think you're gonna make rocketchild boo hoo. I think I'm starting to feel bad for him. Nah, continue destroying him this is amusing.
— Posted by Jacob Summers
He dissapeared for a while there, I think the tears shorted out his keyboard and he had to dash to the store to get a new one :) -
Jacob Summers Jan 29, 2012
All Star
Not me, but your wife's face sure does turn red when you do it right.
— Posted by rocketman0095
Being I'm not married at this point in my life I wouldn't know about that, but IO do know that your's turns alful red when when I go deep. On questions of course. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
And how do you know that?
— Posted by rocketman0095
The same way you knew that my noexistent wife's face turned red.
— Posted by DreamchaserDream, you should slow down I think you're gonna make rocketchild boo hoo. I think I'm starting to feel bad for him. Nah, continue destroying him this is amusing.
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Dreamchaser Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
Can't you just see his/hers face turning red and banging on the keys. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
Not me, but your wife's face sure does turn red when you do it right.
— Posted by rocketman0095
Being I'm not married at this point in my life I wouldn't know about that, but IO do know that your's turns alful red when when I go deep. On questions of course. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
And how do you know that?
— Posted by rocketman0095
The same way you knew that my noexistent wife's face turned red. -
Jacob Summers Jan 29, 2012
All Star
You have no heart
— Posted by Jacob Summers
Well idyot, if I didnt have a heart I would not be alive to type these wonderful retorts to your idyotic statements now would I?
Dang, you are stupid.
— Posted by rocketman0095
The stoopid guy is the one who would take that literally as opposed to figuratively. Rockbottom suits you.
— Posted by Jacob Summers
The stupid guy is the one who doesnt understand sarcasm and word play.
Brassie, you are idyot.
— Posted by rocketman0095Sarcasm and wordplay? All that was was a six year old's retort. You are a failure at everything.
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tebow39 Jan 29, 2012
Bench Warmer
There is no comparison between the two. Both are great coaches by K has not affected the game as a whole more than Dean.. The game changed because of his system. Why do you think the shot clock was put in. Dean helped mold the game into what it is now. K just plays by deans rules.
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rocketman0095 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
Who is losing and who is winning?
And again, what level has this coach you are talking about coached in for their career.
I love when dyp shyts like you get into semantics and other parameters when discussng K. It brings joy to my heart that you have to do what you do to make yourself feel better about the lack of success of DD and Deputy Dawg.
— Posted by rocketman0095
You have no heart
— Posted by Jacob Summers
Well idyot, if I didnt have a heart I would not be alive to type these wonderful retorts to your idyotic statements now would I?
Dang, you are stupid.
— Posted by rocketman0095
The stoopid guy is the one who would take that literally as opposed to figuratively. Rockbottom suits you.
— Posted by Jacob SummersThe stupid guy is the one who doesnt understand sarcasm and word play.
Brassie, you are idyot. -
rocketman0095 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
she wants acceptance so bad, only problem, thomas doesnt post much anymore
— Posted by Bassin731
Can't you just see his/hers face turning red and banging on the keys. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
Not me, but your wife's face sure does turn red when you do it right.
— Posted by rocketman0095
Being I'm not married at this point in my life I wouldn't know about that, but IO do know that your's turns alful red when when I go deep. On questions of course. LOL
— Posted by DreamchaserAnd how do you know that?
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Jacob Summers Jan 29, 2012
All Star
Sorry, I didn't know we were talking about the future. Change the rules when you are losing. Seems to work for you Dukies. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
Who is losing and who is winning?
And again, what level has this coach you are talking about coached in for their career.
I love when dyp shyts like you get into semantics and other parameters when discussng K. It brings joy to my heart that you have to do what you do to make yourself feel better about the lack of success of DD and Deputy Dawg.
— Posted by rocketman0095
You have no heart
— Posted by Jacob Summers
Well idyot, if I didnt have a heart I would not be alive to type these wonderful retorts to your idyotic statements now would I?
Dang, you are stupid.
— Posted by rocketman0095The stoopid guy is the one who would take that literally as opposed to figuratively. Rockbottom suits you.
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Dreamchaser Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
No Dukie or any one else for that matter. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
she wants acceptance so bad, only problem, thomas doesnt post much anymore
— Posted by Bassin731
Can't you just see his/hers face turning red and banging on the keys. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
Not me, but your wife's face sure does turn red when you do it right.
— Posted by rocketman0095
Being I'm not married at this point in my life I wouldn't know about that, but IO do know that your's turns alful red when when I go deep. On questions of course. LOL -
rocketman0095 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
i might could give kay a little more credit if he had a better record against DEAN. what a lot of people don't consider is, what would kay's record be if Dean didn't have all of those players leave early for the nba. kay may have only 8-10 w's against Dean. how many players did kay ever force to go to the nba. Dean was always encouraging his players to go to the nba if he thought they could make it. like i said earlier, Dean just gets a different kind of respect than other college coaches.
— Posted by onyourheels2Really now. Interesting how your made up world has K losing more, where mine has him winning more if they had both begun at the same time.
DD had a 20 year head start on K and was the dominant Coach at that time.
I know that doesnt mean much to you folks but it does to those who know the game.
With all those great players ole DD could only win 2 NC's. -
rocketman0095 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
Who is losing and who is winning?
And again, what level has this coach you are talking about coached in for their career.
I love when dyp shyts like you get into semantics and other parameters when discussng K. It brings joy to my heart that you have to do what you do to make yourself feel better about the lack of success of DD and Deputy Dawg.
— Posted by rocketman0095
Well, this coach has won 8 NTs, at lasst report this coach is at 1071-199
— Posted by Dreamchaser
hahahahahahahahahaha.
Figures you would have to go to a women's coach to make your point.
What a loser you are. Yeah, womens college hoops and mens are just so similar that you can compare them.
So you think Summit and K coached against the same competition their entire careers do you?
No wonder your wife seeks other men, you are too stupid to hang out with and make no sense.
Interesting how much she and Dean are alike isnt it? Probably wh you follow her
— Posted by rocketman0095
That's funny, I don't remember anyone saying men's or womens. It was just said that K was the winningest coach in college sports which is a falacy.
— Posted by DreamchaserInteresting. Why are you so afraid to answer the question on who you are talking about?
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Dreamchaser Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
Hey Paula, do you have a daughter or any child for that matter?
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Bassin731 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
not anymore, she`s curled up in the corner at the moment.
— Posted by Bassin731
— Posted by Ghost of Rameses
im sure paulas posting in her diary as we speak..
i hate carolina fans, i hate carolina fans, i hate carolina fans
— Posted by Bassin731
Nope! She is writing I beat them, I beat them, and if I say it enough I will believe it. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaserprobably saying that as she beats herself lol
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Dreamchaser Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
Can't you just see his/hers face turning red and banging on the keys. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
not anymore, she`s curled up in the corner at the moment.
— Posted by Bassin731
— Posted by Ghost of Rameses
im sure paulas posting in her diary as we speak..
i hate carolina fans, i hate carolina fans, i hate carolina fans
— Posted by Bassin731
Nope! She is writing I beat them, I beat them, and if I say it enough I will believe it. LOL -
Bassin731 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
she wants acceptance so bad, only problem, thomas doesnt post much anymore
— Posted by Bassin731
Can't you just see his/hers face turning red and banging on the keys. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
not anymore, she`s curled up in the corner at the moment.
— Posted by Bassin731
— Posted by Ghost of Ramesesim sure paulas posting in her diary as we speak..
i hate carolina fans, i hate carolina fans, i hate carolina fans -
Bassin731 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
whats funny is when she asked me when i`ve met anyone from here, im sure she had a speech typed out if i said never lol
— Posted by Bassin731
He/She is just jealous because not even another Dukie would meet with him/her
— Posted by Dreamchaserwish paula could have joined me, tommy, gbjr, bpayne and Kenny
she could have gotten laughed at by all 3 fan bases lol -
Dreamchaser Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
Who is losing and who is winning?
And again, what level has this coach you are talking about coached in for their career.
I love when dyp shyts like you get into semantics and other parameters when discussng K. It brings joy to my heart that you have to do what you do to make yourself feel better about the lack of success of DD and Deputy Dawg.
— Posted by rocketman0095
Well, this coach has won 8 NTs, at lasst report this coach is at 1071-199
— Posted by Dreamchaser
hahahahahahahahahaha.
Figures you would have to go to a women's coach to make your point.
What a loser you are. Yeah, womens college hoops and mens are just so similar that you can compare them.
So you think Summit and K coached against the same competition their entire careers do you?
No wonder your wife seeks other men, you are too stupid to hang out with and make no sense.
Interesting how much she and Dean are alike isnt it? Probably wh you follow her
— Posted by rocketman0095
That's funny, I don't remember anyone saying men's or womens. It was just said that K was the winningest coach in college sports which is a falacy.
— Posted by Dreamchaser
But what do facts mean to someone like you? Nothing I guess. Just another loser. -
Dreamchaser Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
whats funny is when she asked me when i`ve met anyone from here, im sure she had a speech typed out if i said never lol
— Posted by Bassin731
He/She is just jealous because not even another Dukie would meet with him/her -
onyourheels2 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
i might could give kay a little more credit if he had a better record against DEAN. what a lot of people don't consider is, what would kay's record be if Dean didn't have all of those players leave early for the nba. kay may have only 8-10 w's against Dean. how many players did kay ever force to go to the nba. Dean was always encouraging his players to go to the nba if he thought they could make it. like i said earlier, Dean just gets a different kind of respect than other college coaches.
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Dreamchaser Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
No Dukie or any one else for that matter. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
she wants acceptance so bad, only problem, thomas doesnt post much anymore
— Posted by Bassin731
Can't you just see his/hers face turning red and banging on the keys. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
not anymore, she`s curled up in the corner at the moment.
— Posted by Bassin731
LOL -
Bassin731 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
whats funny is when she asked me when i`ve met anyone from here, im sure she had a speech typed out if i said never lol
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Bassin731 Jan 29, 2012
Sports Legend
isnt that sweet, no dukie gives a rats azz about this one.
— Posted by Bassin731
No Dukie or any one else for that matter. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchaser
she wants acceptance so bad, only problem, thomas doesnt post much anymore
— Posted by Bassin731
Can't you just see his/hers face turning red and banging on the keys. LOL
— Posted by Dreamchasernot anymore, she`s curled up in the corner at the moment.
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..... who remembers that game when Dean had the refs stop the action by demanding that they measure the height of the rim? Yes, he actually got away with doing this to give his poor shooting team a chance to regroup.
— Posted by Chapel Hail
I don't remember that, what game was it? Plus, did it work?
— Posted by Dreamchaser