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I'm not taking anything out of context. The whole point of the ellipse is to inform a reader that you are NOT quoting sequentially. It's not misleading, that's the point of using it.
Lawal made two comments out of a string of answers that raised my eyebrows, and I listed them. If Lawal's answer immediately after being asked a neutral question about his relationship with his coach is "It's not bad, of course," that's not a great answer. If the question was a loaded one, such as "Do you have a bad relationship with your coach? What's your relationship like?" then his answer is being taken out of that context. Otherwise, it's an interesting answer to say the least.
SET THE TONE!
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# | "We Were Still Ass, But, You Know, We Weren't That Bad" - Tobi Lawal I hope Joe adds it to the site footer.
My favorite line from that ridiculous song.
I think you're missing Lawal's tone. End of the day a lot of these players don't have a ton of media experience and sometimes things come off a bit awkward. This seems like a prime example of that. For that reason, I'm with GGC here I think you're taking the comment out of context even if you don't mean to.
For sure, not trying to imply anything bad about CMY. Dude deserves way better than the cards he has been dealt here so far, I just think a little more support is more likely going to go further in women's vs men's basketball. Especially since the woman's team is already in a better spot than the men's team currently.
You think answering "It's not bad, of course, because I'm here" immediately after being asked about your relationship with your coach IS a ringing endorsement?
I'm quoting two separate comments, neither of which were particularly flattering to Mike Young. It's called an ellipse, and that's how it's used.
JFC...
TJ Stewart did not get an at large bid
why would you assume it's not taken out of context when you've swapped in a "..." for "It's good, I love Coach Young" in the actual quote
Of course it's not a ringing endorsement if you take out the part where he says the relationship is good and that he loves playing for him twice????????????????????????????????????????????????????
What's your relationship with Coach Young like?
"It's not bad, of course, because I'm here ... He's a funny dude, I'll say that."
Assuming this isn't taken out of context, that's not a ringing endorsement.
The win was also another no hitter for Lemley
BEER
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# | Sorta OT: Stephen Curry Named Asst. GM of Davidson Basketball, Leading Eight-Figure NIL Fundraising Effort Hey, he's arguing from 20/20 hindsight. You cannot win against that kind of hindsight.
8:19 PM and Paige is on the camera coming over the ice. Jessie is putting booties on his team and will be following Matt out, probably about the time Paige arrives.
Edit: Paige in at 8:23. She has said she will stay and rest the team here in Koyuk. Jessie should be pulling out soon. They parked her team further along than Jessie's, so she is, technically-speaking, 50 feet or so closer to Nome. Alas, that won't count as moving into second place.
Edit part 2: Jessie Holmes pulls out at 8:38 PM. Said the lead dogs are the brothers Polar and Arctic.
🏈 STICK IT IN! 🏈
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# | Kate Sears named Gatorade POY/Ms Basketball in North Carolina You're not alone, but I still hope the men's team can improve. MY has been handcuffed and still made something out of nothing. We shall see.
🦃 LEG KING 🦃
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# | "We Were Still Ass, But, You Know, We Weren't That Bad" - Tobi Lawal What better quote to replace the "This is my school, this is home" that I had as my previous signature
BEARDS > PEOPLE
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1 year 4 months
# | "We Were Still Ass, But, You Know, We Weren't That Bad" - Tobi Lawal Exactly how I feel about this season, haha.
Matt Hall pulls into Koyuk at 8:10 according to my computer. He has already said that he will be going through. Jessie Holmes has been working on his sled. Likely he will pull out with a well-rested team within an hour, but Matt will take over first place for now.
Paige is 2 miles behind Matt and should be arriving soon.
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# | Sorta OT: Stephen Curry Named Asst. GM of Davidson Basketball, Leading Eight-Figure NIL Fundraising Effort I have a similar theory about Steph.
He never would have achieved greatness had he come to Virginia Tech. He would have been good, but I dont think he would be who he is without Davidson.
Compare him to JJ Redick. Another generational shooter from this area. He was the focal point for Duke but never achieved greatness (as a player) in the NBA. At Duke he scored, but didnt have to create his own offensive. My theory is that Steph developed his creative offensive genius, which is what makes him great, because he was allowed to develop that at Davidson. I doubt that would have happened at VT.
Love to hear it, I'm really hoping the woman's team can take a significant step forward next season. I am currently much more hopeful for them to improve than the men's team.
Current standings just after 7 PM are:
1. Jessie Holmes, resting with 11 dogs in Koyuk, 958 miles in/170 to Nome
2. Matt Hall running 10 dogs 949 miles in/179 to Nome
3. Paige Drobny running 12 dogs 945 miles in/183 to Nome
4. Millie Porsild resting with 9 dogs in Shaktoolik, 908 miles in/220 to Nome
5. Michelle Phillips resting on the trail with 10 dogs, 890 miles in/238 to Nome
6. Travis Beals running 11 dogs 888 miles in/240 to Nome
7. Mitch Seavey running 10 dogs 883 miles in/245 to Nome
8. Bailey Vitello resting on the trail with 12 dogs 880 miles in/248 miles to Nome
9. Ryan Redington running 9 dogs 877 miles in/251 to Nome
10. Nic Petit resting with 13 dogs in Unalakleet, 866 miles in/262 to Nome
Red lantern position is Quince Mountain resting with 10 dogs in Grayling2, 659 miles in/469 to Nome
Kentucky was receiving votes but not in Top 25
Not sure if it is a designed play on the inbound pass when being full-court pressed, but if it is then whoever decided our PG should just run to the corner of death and stand there should probably just be fired.
Wednesday evening, March 12 ~7 PM east coast.
Interview with Jessie Holmes in Koyuk. Said that it was cold and the wind was stiffer than what the reports said. Felt it was 20 mph in his face. Was surprised that Matt Hall rested at the shelter cabin before crossing the ice. They were close and e expected Matt to be right behind him when he pulled in. Now knows Matt is still far out on the ice. Said he hopes to get 5 hours rest in Koyuk and then 3 hours in Elim. That would set him up for the run from Elim to White Mountain where everyone needs to do an 8-hour break before the final stretch to Safety and Nome.
Looking ahead, we have:
~50 miles to Elim checkpoint
~45 miles to White Mountain checkpoint - mandatory 8-hour layover
~55 miles to Safety Roadhouse checkpoint
~22 miles to Nome
If all goes smoothly, the main analyst expects a winner sometime Thursday Alaska time. Of course, these are dogs with minds of their own and bad weather can come up almost out of nowhere on the Seward Peninsula and shut everyone in, so nothing is certain.
Dang, you beat me to it. I was firing up a new tab to find this gif.