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That was by design, I wanted to make that table less cramped, but it was bad design. It should be fixed now.

While Smart needs to learn how to react there, who should we expect to have more maturity there, the 19 year old hustling or the big $ donor in the stands that's 50 some years old? (And has several YouTube clips out there of him giving the F U to other teams players and similar rude behavior)

Players need to know not to go into the stands, but Smart was in the stands after running the full length of the floor to make a play, he wasn't chasing the guy down Artest style.

And I firmly believe that just because you buy a ticket to a sporting event does not give you the right to scream obscenities or epithets at 19 year old kids either. (Or grown adults either for that matter). Come up with a clever chant or something. Smart should and will be suspended, but I think the fan should be barred from a # of games OR be required to sit away from the baseline

You know you're doing a bad job when the UNM fan base thinks you're doing a bad job. The definition of success there has been so badly skewed by years of losing seasons, that it would've been seemingly impossible not to meet expectations. All he had to do to keep the fan base off his back was beat NMSU (also notoriously bad at football), and not publicly embarrass the program, and he could do neither. He probably could have survived the two 1-11 seasons if it weren't for a fist fight with one of his assistant coaches, and one of his son's friends getting a DUI in a car registered in Locksley's name. If I remember correctly, there was also an age/sexual discrimination complaint filed against him by a woman working in his office. I think it was later redacted. Anyways, he is absolutely loathed in a city that was dying to celebrate even the smallest football success, and it is inconceivable to me that he got another coaching job at the D1 level.

Here you go. I trust Doug Gottlieb as a source.

Text convo from my Tech friend w/Orr- Orr is Tech's biggest fan-everyone knows him, he goes to every game pic.twitter.com/1ZlN6gAdz3— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) February 9, 2014

"wasn't vulgar or the N Word" another text from Orr - #MarcusSmart— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) February 9, 2014

From what I heard (again, I didn't get to watch so feel free to correct me) Beyer was making some great hustle plays down the stretch. A lot of rebounds, and I think a couple on the offensive end too. We did need points, so I can see how we'd like to have Wood in there, but I'll take those hustle plays still.

The idea of judging players and writing slam stories on them is just ridiculous. It's just like anything else in life. I'm sure everyone has their own problems to deal with and they should probably spend that time trying to make themselves better instead of putting down others.

This whole situation sucks for Marcus Smart. It sucks that he was called that. It sucks that he lost his cool and pushed the guy. It sucks that he might have lost the game for his team. It sucks that he will probably be suspended. And it sucks that he will now have to hear about it for a long time probably. Nobody wins in these situations and it really just sucks until we find a new target to pick on.

I can understand the frustration and rage from Smart if that is in fact what the guy said, but he can't go and push him like that. Gotta keep your cool. He's had a few encounters this season that NBA GM's need to be aware of. He's also a flopper, which I despise.

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Welcome! I think you are you going to love it here. I usually don't provide much insight but I do make stuff like this:

Don't get me wrong. I think an athlete and anyone in the public eye have to keep themselves in check. there are going to be dumbasses everywhere that are going to try to incite you. You shouldn't take the bait, but like I said I don't blame the athlete for losing his cool either.

Yes, I know very well about sports in other parts of the world. I've seen really despicably racist things in all over the place. But I think this is a different issue other than the one at hand. The reason I used that article about Australia was to advocate for harsher penalties for fans that use racial slurs.

If he's good, we need him bad! Legend, 2 Fords, makes for a great new start!
Legend being the best name possible as VT can use another Legend!
Play it John and sign up!

Man, a great day in February for the Hokies! It looks smart to have an earlier Jr. Day! Is there a limit on the number of Jr days as I really think we need the Spring and July events too.We need the NEW INDOOR facility up SOON too and the best possible one out there even if we have to beg for more money. Whit?
I hope this pushes Marcus to re-think his decision, but I want him to be sure. Heck, they are now saying Mook is not 100% sure. Please don't commit if you are not 100% sure as all that flipping this year was way out of hand. We had 1, but as good as FSU is, they had around 4 I think, as well as some sure things go elsewhere on NSD, which is poetic justice! ;)
Of course, they are going after more recruits and I'm not so sure we shouldn't. I think Beamer may sell us short as it seems, we can get some long distance kids. Look at BB, JJ got Ben out of Texas and one from Arizona I think. I know BB is a little different but as far as the brand name now, maybe not! We got mad and pulled out of Fl. years ago after another decommitt. But look what's happened the lately, Maddy, Dadi, and Ford this year with a real close shot at Harrison. If FSU don't lose some of their A board, they wouldn't have come in so late after Harrison. I didn't even mention the older ones like Clowney, Flowers, Hosely, etc. Biggest one was Gray because he came back to be an awesome coach and recruiter! Where was Midget from? He's coaching now and pulled a couple out of Fl. Who else did I miss? :) My point is we should not sell ourselves short and just regionally recruit. I'm surprised we didn't offer the kid from Fayetteville that was a DL/OL that FSU picked up. He had a great offer list and that actually is not that far from us and we had the RB from there, who had the bad knee who we stuck with and others gave up on. He didn't get back to his best but VaTech was good to him. We have a darn good reputation as well, so rise up Coach Beamer, send these new coaches out after the best players, that are also good students and of good chracter that want to work hard to be part of the Hokie FB team and family!
Sorry, I was getting a little excited and went overboard somewhat, huh? :)
I just finished watching ALL IS LOST with Robert Redford. IMO, it was just decent but the sweetheart loved it and of course argued with me on the end's meaning. But, he didn't give in against all odds and even after missing the boats. :( Of course, I'm torn on the ending and what really happened.
But I'm sure we under sell the VT brand in FB! It's a rising and with Bristol, we have extra to sell. Heck, look what London pitches and some of those 757 guys fall for it. If we'd offered Cutler, back then the experts were saying he'd taking our offer in a heartbeat. Hmmm.....
The End.

Stinespring speaking on the issue on signing day.