Mike Rice: a little of both

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  1. Mediocre Man

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    I am not saying we wont get their pick, I am saying it's foolish to automatically assume we will have two picks like a lot of fans are doing
     
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    True, but I don't like condoning a losing mentality for this ball club. If we win, then be proud. Who cares if we make the playoffs, we have no control of Jersey's destiny. I like our attitude and winning will carry over to the next season.

    I'm hoping Blazers ask Roy to represent our ball club again. He's got Karma!
     
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    Rolling dice at a casino doesn't guarantee you'll roll a seven, or make eights. If they tank they'll increase their odds. That's all you can do. That's what we should be doing.
     
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    That's a really cool idea. Plus, he should have to do something to earn his $80mil. :)
     
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Have you seen those assholes that play "don't pass"? They will lose most the time and bring in negative energy to the table. If you are a craps player, you leave immediately when you see assholes screw up a table like that.
     
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    I would never want players to give less than 100%. Coaches however, just like NBA referees, can and do make decisions about who gets to play, how, and when, that impact the outcome of games. Just sayin'.
     
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    LOL ya, he landed us Oden and then had to retire with bad knees himself. Great karma.


    Winning or losing won't carry over because most of the players won't be here, and more than likely a new GM and coach will be in charge
     
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    Actually, I don't go to casinos. I only have a passing understanding of craps. :)
     
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    Well you bring the analogy of the craps table. And if you are a seasoned "craps player" you know it's not just about the "dice". You want to feel the positive energy. It's weird but a table with negative nacy's you avoid like the plague. mathmatically, it shouldn't make a difference, but it truly does.

    So tanking = betting on "don't pass"

    Playing to win = betting on "pass"

    Having great luck = "betting on the inside numbers"
     
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    Whether it's odds, luck, karma, or all three...we need some!

    :cheers:
     
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    Yes we need all the above... :cheers:
     
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    I suspect the direction we take with the draft depends largely on what becomes of the head coaching position.
     
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    JJ Hickson actually
     
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    Indeed. Will we even have a new coach and/or GM on draft day? This is going to get real interesting.
     

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