11W Mix Tape – Karma’s A Biotch Edition
I came across a few bits and pieces worth sharing while taking a break from a gargantuan home improvement task. Thankfully, I’ve never before realized how hard it is to type with cut up hands covered in sorta dried layers of PVC cement. I have no idea how someone can do that kinda work for a living but more power to ‘em. Backbreaking work and no internet? Sucky.
Since my home improvement was necessary, not a choice, I began to wonder what karma was paying me back for? Like Bono, she moves in mysterious ways. Alas, I’m not alone. The fellows below have also gotten recent visits from the karma-fairy.
Daequan To NBDL For A Spell?
Speaking of sucky.. I wonder if Daequan’s entourage is still happy with their decision to mindrape him into going pro? Even with D-Wade out of action, it doesn’t appear Pat Riley considers Daequan an option in the rotation. Worse yet, the Herald notes Riles might sent Daequan to the NBDL for some seasoning. Ouch:
Pat Riley said last week that rookie Daequan Cook — a long shot to crack the rotation — ”is not making a lot of shots in practice or games” and indicated he eventually might send him for a 20-game stint in the NBA’s developmental league.
Another Notre Dame Player Hits The Road
Can it get any worse for Fat Charlie? Besides being the architect of the nation’s worst offense and the head man in charge of a 1-6 Irish squad, his players are transferring at an alarming rate. O-lineman Matt Carufel left the team Monday making it four sophomores in four months leaving ND in search of a skinnier, less egomaniacal coach. So, how many more months until Fat Charlie heads back the NFL as an offensive coordinator? He simply doesn’t have the patience or personality to effectively recruit and manage all the responsibilities that come with being a college head coach.
IU Coach Sampson Sharts On Rulebook, Again
Not happy with shaming just one program, the ever-classy Kelvin Sampson has again been busted for making impermissable phone calls to recruits. To his credit, Sampson did ‘dial-down’ his antics this time making just 35 impermissable calls including 10 three way calls made by assistant Rob Senderoff. Problem is, Sampson was banned from making ANY calls for one year following his shenanigans at Oklahoma. The punishment was the result of 577 impermissable calls by Sampson and staff. Considering that staggering total, I can only assume Sampson has since developed arthritic fingers because you certainly can’t attribute the lower total at Indiana to respect for the rules.
Nothing wrong with the NBDL gives him a chance to develop his game and provide for his family.
True, but I cant help but think one more year polishing his game at OSU could’ve made him a lot richer and more prepared…I like the kid but his mental toughness will be tested if he ends up there.
Sampson is just flat out dirty. Hard to believe IU would sellout for that guy. The pressure of finishing in the runner-up position to OSU or MSU every year will eventually get to him, he’ll bolt then the program will go on probation.
Anderson Russell’s injury (from an absolutely dirty play in my opinion) appears to not be as serious as previously reported. He is practicing (about 1/2 as many reps) and is going to play Saturday. D-Lineman Todd Denlinger is also going to be back this week to help restock that group. Oh, and the guy who led us in receiving and rushing last week…well, he is looking even stronger this week. Info per JT’s press conference.
I agree with Chris, D-Cook should have stayed one more year. I know the NBDL allows for him to make some money, but the development he would have received here and the exposure, would have been invaluable. I think he got bad advice and although I appreciate him coming to OSU, I have a bad feeling we may never hear too much from Cook.