Who da fccuk is jorts?

Last thing I will say on this subject. It is my firm belief, unlike many others on this board, that Kennedy and staff and team, in spite of the obstacles they have faced from day #1, will be triumphant and will make a mark at Texas A&M. If you list out all the obstacles they have faced it is quite remarkable and most casual fans will be oblivious to them.

Late start date in year 1, Parkinson's diagnosis, injuries to key players in year 1, APR issues in years 1 and 2, poor roster depth in years 1 and 2, rival coaches using Kennedy's illness against him in recruiting, unwarranted media reports impacting recruiting, etc.

I am not making excuses for the coaches. I am just listing out the challenges they have faced. Also, I don't have any personal connections with any of the coaching staff so I am not making excuses on their behalf. As professionals, I am sure they are not focused on making excuses either. They are focused on the season at hand. To be clear, these obstacles and the noise generated in online message boards and media articles will not impact the final outcome of Kennedy's tenure here.

And finally, I think we can all agree with this African proverb: "Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.”

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Mallen I really do hope you are right. we'll see.

Brent can rely on his hearsay source of a disgruntled donor who misstated what was said according to all the others that were in attendance.

I'll go with the people with "athletic director" and "coach" in their titles.

Doesn't matter really, does it? Harm's already been done, and Brent has already been admonished for it. Story is over.

I'm looking forward to the season. Expect a much improved team.
I agree with Mallen on most of his points, but unfortunately media reports such as this one can damage a program.
Here's hoping BK & co have a great year.
Gig'em

Every program in the country has challenges or obstacles that have been on par (or even greater) with what kennedy has faced.

Again why would Brent a good journalist run with this story from an unhappy " donor". Not buying it Jorts. You keep spinning as that's what you do.

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I agree with Mallen on most of his points, but unfortunately media reports such as this one can damage a program.

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Two below average seasons have a hell of a lot more negative impact than this report which everyone was already thinking.

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NCAA Tournament this season is a Must.

You're going to be disappointed^. Not saying this won't be a better season and improved team. NCAA is going to be tough as again this isn't the big 12 when we'd get in the 8/9. SEC isn't getting anymore than 4 teams and there are too many teams ahead of us.

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Brent can rely on his hearsay source of a disgruntled donor who misstated what was said according to all the others that were in attendance.

I'll go with the people with "athletic director" and "coach" in their titles.

Doesn't matter really, does it? Harm's already been done, and Brent has already been admonished for it. Story is over.

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Give it a rest already. We all know Cyp is your buddy and you feel the need to protect him on this issue. By the way, the last two seasons are what's done the harm. Surely you understand that.

I am not sure why anybody would think BK deserves another season if he misses the postseason again.

I think the argument is whether that is enough or the NCAAs is the bar.

I would bet serious money he is not back if he fails to make the NIT this year.

And the other posters are right, the team's lack of results is a thousand times worse than article on a coach's future.

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SEC isn't getting anymore than 4 teams and there are too many teams ahead of us.

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Edit: don't want to contribute to possibly spreading false rumors

[This message has been edited by Pumpkinhead (edited 11/3/2013 6:46p).]

The negativity of this thread doesn't help our program. Can we wait for real games results before condemning Coach and the program? Time will tell, not hyperbole from nay Sayers. IMO,you should Get behind the team or get off the board.

This board has zero, zilch, nada, zip, zed impact on the program either good or bad.

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Can we wait for real games results before condemning Coach and the program?

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You mean like the past couple years?

if an internet forum has a negative impact on this program, i should be more concerned for the program than i already am.

"Admonished" by the AD? That's the biggest joke I've read yet in any of this.

And I've observed Mallen's posts for years. A department insider whose job is to "soothe" things over on TexAgs (although I always appreciate his or her smooth delivery and insight), a la Mike McKenzie some years ago. Good times.

And I would've expected the staff to respond by saying, "(Darn) straight we better make the postseason!" Billy Gillispie certainly would have.

Jorts?

I miss Billy Gillispie.

Brent

I'm going with Brent on this one. Has way more credibility.

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This board has zero, zilch, nada, zip, zed impact on the program either good or bad.

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Every program in the country has challenges or obstacles that have been on par (or even greater) with what kennedy has faced.

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BBBBBBBBBULL SH************

Every program has the HC get a debilitating disease before their first season and loses four major contributors before the season starts??

UConn missed the tourney when Calhoun broke his hip.

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"Admonished" by the AD? That's the biggest joke I've read yet in any of this.

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Nobody in the AD was bothered by what you wrote and then spoke with you about the wording used in the article? Those are just rumors (perhaps started by Jorts)?

I totally agree that an article like that at the end of the day shouldn't be that big a deal. Team needs to simply start winning and get some positive momentum going in that regard.


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Jorts is a mouth piece for the athletic department.

This "Jorts" guy has been exposed again. He's either a troll or a guy that so desperately wants people to believe that he has inside sources that he makes rumors up. I remember one on the rivalries board where he said Sherman was going after Leach for OC. There have been other bs rumors he's started.

Also, Pumkinhead, we saw you try and piggyback on his rumor before you edited your post. You don't have inside sources either.

BZ

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Also, Pumkinhead, we saw you try and piggyback on his rumor before you edited your post. You don't have inside sources either.

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Absolutely correct. I am a nobody. Just a basketball fan that actually lives overseas. Though I did happen to be in C.S. this weekend and personally heard somebody who was not Jorts repeat the same rumor. But rumors are rumors and totally aware how they can get falsely spread. I have no interest in being part of rumor spreading on the internet and thus edited my post.

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Take it for what it's worth, we could've had Buzz Williams.