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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: QuikTrip

« on: May 05, 2024, 09:10:33 AM »

i’m a costco gas man by nature

Yes, if you can go before the store opens, in and out zero wait.

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Kansas State Football / Re: KSTATEO!

« on: May 04, 2024, 08:57:23 PM »

Would make a great tramp stamp.

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: PORTAL KOMBAT

« on: May 02, 2024, 12:46:54 AM »

I kind of last track, but didn't they bring in like 3 portal guards? Maybe that's why the decided to leave? Or it could have just been to try and increase their NIL.

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: PORTAL KOMBAT

« on: May 01, 2024, 03:22:50 PM »

Guys love Tang, they just aren't going to shoot off their own foot if the bag is available elsewhere.

Yeah, I don't blame them at all. Most of these guys will probably make more playing college ball than any pro ball.

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: PORTAL KOMBAT

« on: May 01, 2024, 09:00:07 AM »

I think we can dismiss as a myth the idea that Tang builds a special bond with his players. Maybe Tomlin,  but Linton crap on that.

Uncontrolled NIL destroyed the idea of school or coach loyalty when dealing with 18 year old kids.

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: PORTAL KOMBAT

« on: April 29, 2024, 09:29:28 AM »

The only way to fix it is to put a minimum and maximum on NIL. If you get caught going over the maximum, you get a 2 year ban on post season play.

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Kansas State Football / Re: Ireland Pak 2025

« on: April 27, 2024, 12:52:29 PM »

AI has written a song for us:

🎵 “Farm O'Gedden” 🎵

(Verse 1) In the heart of Dublin’s fair embrace, Where shamrocks bloom and legends trace, Two teams converge, their spirits high, Kansas State Wildcats, Iowa State Cyclones fly.

(Pre-Chorus) Aviva Stadium stands tall and grand, Its hallowed turf kissed by Irish land, The echoes of Gaelic cheers resound, As football’s magic weaves its spell around.

(Chorus) Oh, Farm O'Gedden, under Irish skies, Gridiron warriors clash, hearts ablaze, Wildcats and Cyclones, fierce and true, In Dublin’s embrace, dreams anew.

(Verse 2) Purple and silver, the Wildcats stride, Their claws sharp, their hearts open wide, From Manhattan’s plains to Dublin’s shore, They carry the pride of the prairie’s lore.

(Pre-Chorus) And the Cyclones, oh, they whirl and spin, Their cardinal sails catch the winds within, From Ames they journeyed, across the sea, To face their destiny, bold and free.

(Chorus) Oh, Farm O'Gedden, under Irish skies, Gridiron warriors clash, hearts ablaze, Wildcats and Cyclones, fierce and true, In Dublin’s embrace, dreams anew.

(Bridge) The Liffey whispers secrets old, As touchdowns bloom like marigold, The crowd roars, a symphony of green, In this transatlantic football dream.

(Chorus) Oh, Farm O'Gedden, under Irish skies, Gridiron warriors clash, hearts ablaze, Wildcats and Cyclones, fierce and true, In Dublin’s embrace, dreams anew.

(Outro) As the sun dips low, the clock winds down, Kansas and Iowa, their legacy unbound, In Dublin’s twilight, they etch their tale, Farm O'Gedden, forever set sail. 🏈🍀

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Kansas State Football / Re: Wild Wildcats in NFL Draft

« on: April 27, 2024, 11:08:29 AM »

me 'Boys snagged Beebe, me boys!

They needed someone to block for Deuce.

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Kansas State Football / Re: Reggie Bush's Heisman

« on: April 24, 2024, 04:37:32 PM »

Expect a new Heisman house AFLAC commercial soon...

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Kansas State Football / Re: Football Recruiting Thread

« on: April 23, 2024, 04:12:01 PM »

I could see him as a 3rd down short yardage receiver that could break a long one.

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Kansas State Football / Re: Football Recruiting Thread

« on: April 23, 2024, 01:52:08 PM »

Suck it, 'Bama

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Kansas State Football / Re: KU football is NOT going through a rough patch. Cheer on our hawk brothers here!

« on: April 20, 2024, 09:55:36 AM »

Hmmm

Does it show her smoking that spleef after she rolled it?

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Kansas State Football / Re: KU football is NOT going through a rough patch. Cheer on our hawk brothers here!

« on: April 18, 2024, 10:20:09 AM »

Wow, sounds like they just slapped this thing together before they had any real plan just to keep their coach. Is half of a stadium enough to keep him?

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: PORTAL KOMBAT

« on: April 10, 2024, 09:38:52 AM »

I hope we take a look at the goofy looking Indiana State center that drains 3s.

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: Coaching Carousel Master Thread (MAYBE FEATURING THE KSU CATS?)

« on: April 09, 2024, 12:11:50 PM »

Seems weird to build up a program to be a perennial top 20 team, win a Natty, and bail for another program.  How often does that happen?  I don't think very often which is why I don't see Drew leaving Baylor.  Seems like he has a good thing going and he can be there as long as he wants with limited pressure from fans/AD/UP.

This is true but Baylor is arguably the "lowest profile" school to win a championship in recent memory. Villanova is probably the closest comparison?

Not sure school's profile matters anymore if you have NIL support + fan/AD/UP support.  I think this is why we have seen some hall of fame coaches retire in the last couple years.  I don't think Kentucky/KU/UCLA/Duke/Michigan State/North Carolina names will continue to hold the weight they used to.  The "name" is no longer needed to bring in great players and contend for titles.  The last two years represent the new NIL landscape, and I don't think many of us would have predicted not a single Blue Blood (UCONN is now BB though) making the FF. 

2024 FF Teams:   
Bama, Purdue, NC State, and UCONN

2023 FF Teams:
SDST, Miami, FIU, and UCONN

I think long term, NIL support will be more closely related to profile. Higher profile/blue bloods will win in the NIL/Portal era.

NIL money will be king, program pedigree will be down the list of priorities for top recruits.  What WILL be a deciding factor is the number of players the program that land in the NBA.  McDonalds All-Americans don't go to Lawrentucky because of it's atmosphere or tradition, they go to KU because KU have a lot of players that make it to the NBA.  When the number of players KU puts in the NBA declines, so will recruiting.

I don't disagree with anything you're saying, I just expect that in the long term NIL money and program pedigree will be more closely related than they might be now.

I think the big money doners that were paying the under the counter money to players probably have a little sticker shock, now that NIL is increasing exponentially, compared to what they used to pay for players

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: Coaching Carousel Master Thread (MAYBE FEATURING THE KSU CATS?)

« on: April 05, 2024, 11:03:52 AM »

So, has he interviewed for the job or is it just fans wish list  that he is a finalist? I would imagine he would be a fan finalist for any open job.

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: PORTAL KOMBAT

« on: April 03, 2024, 01:51:20 PM »

Maybe he can talk Reed into coming too!   

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: PORTAL KOMBAT

« on: March 31, 2024, 12:18:58 PM »

rumblings that terms have been agreed upon for his return

I really hope so. If he can add about 10-15 pounds of muscle and play consistantly with that aggressive style he's capable of, he can be great.

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: PORTAL KOMBAT

« on: March 30, 2024, 02:01:57 AM »

Michigan's Tarris Reed visiting. Top 40 player out of hs 2 years ago.
https://www.on3.com/transfer-portal/news/michigan-wolverines-transfer-tarris-reed-visiting-kansas-state-wildcats/

We may actually have a shot, played HS at Link prep MO.

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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: :nowednesdays:

« on: March 14, 2024, 01:32:57 PM »

remember when texas had a big lead and thought they were going to win and advance even though they aren't really even in the big 12 and shouldn't be allowed to participate at all?

 

We sat in the middle of a bunch of Texas fans, who were loud and proud.  I was too polite to laugh out loud when the game was over.

Did they start chanting SEC, SEC, SEC?    Probably just low self esteem a Mizzou thing.

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Kansas State Football / Re: Nebraska's struggle for relevance.

« on: March 13, 2024, 12:23:06 PM »

HaHa, maybe they do think they can get into the big 10!

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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: GolfCats

« on: March 13, 2024, 12:19:43 PM »

Remember: vertical drop, horizontal tug.

You owe me for a lesson!

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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: GolfCats

« on: March 13, 2024, 11:53:32 AM »

As soon as I start to struggle making good contact, chunking or topping, I go Jon Rahm and shorten my backswing with all of my clubs. Keeping the left arm as straight as possible, bring it just to parallel to the ground.

I def do this. My main issue is with my grip/hands. I've only been playing consistently for like 2 years, so I've only recently learned to grip the club properly. It still feels uncomfortable at time and if it does, it is slice city.

For me, the best single single swing thought to help with a slice is to keep your right elbow in tight to your right hip (assuming your right handed). Keeps you from swinging over the top.

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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: GolfCats

« on: March 13, 2024, 09:22:57 AM »

As soon as I start to struggle making good contact, chunking or topping, I go Jon Rahm and shorten my backswing with all of my clubs. Keeping the left arm as straight as possible, bring it just to parallel to the ground.

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Kansas State Football / Re: KSTATEO!

« on: March 09, 2024, 10:10:16 AM »

That Big 8 Jacket 

Yeah, that thing is amazing. I've been trying to figure out if it's new or vintage.