Game Thread: Pioneers @ Buffs 11/14 @ 7 PM on P12 Network

[Goose]

In fairness to @Scotch he has consistently defended Patton. This isn't some revisionist thing with him where he looked at the record in a database and decided that Patton was pretty good.

Yup. Scotch and I dramatically disagree on this one, but he's been consistent in his support so I give him props. And we'll continue to debate this at the Horse regularly.

I agree. I think the two of them would consider themselves peers beyond just their job titles.

And while no one will ever mistake me as a fan of Patton's coaching, I absolutely believe that CU and Bohn did him wrong and handled the situation about as horribly as possible.

CU screwed him. Hard. It was crappy how they handled that.

 

[Ruckus]

Boyle hasn't landed a recruit on Chauncey or Harrison's level yet, but overall his recruiting has been better than Patton's. But once again, his support was better to. Boyle is definitely the better gameday coach, that is big the difference imo.

To be fair, it's likely no coach at CU will ever land a recruit on Chauncey's level.

 

[BIGEZ321]

As a student and equipment manager during the Patton era, I can tell you first hand that Ricardo is a class act and a good person. Hope we can give him and Rodney an awesome homecoming tonight!!!!

 

[Scotch]

To be fair, it's likely no coach at CU will ever land a recruit on Chauncey's level.

Harrison was the same level recruit. He was the 3rd or 4th ranked high school center in the country and a McDonald's All-American. Patton and his staff beat out North Carolina for him. It helped his older brother DJ was already on the team.

 

[Daaah]

Pac 12 stream died and the game is not available on TV here in the city where the Pac 12 offices are.

 

[Johnny Juzang]

Once again, the Buffs aren't really on PAC 12 network.

 

[Johnny Juzang]

Harrison was the same level recruit. He was the 3rd or 4th ranked high school center in the country and a McDonald's All-American. Patton and his staff beat out North Carolina for him. It helped his older brother DJ was already on the team.

Harrison underachieved at every level, seemingly. I don't think that can be laid at Patton's feet. Everyone wanted him out of high school.

 

[Daaah]

Once again, the Buffs aren't really on PAC 12 network.

Stream is back up.

 

[Daaah]

Now it's cutting in and out at potato quality. Not really watchable.

 

[DBT]

Walton getting some play. Gets an offensive rebound and passes it out for an open 3.

Later, Walton threw up the worst hook I’ve ever seen.

 

[Daaah]

What a joke. This stream is horrible. Get your **** together, Pac 12. I'm out. This **** is not worth watching.

Go buffs.

 

[OUBuff]

My stream is just great... of course, I'm 35

 

[Bison]

Having minor issues with streaming and I have Comcast...anyone else have problems on other platforms?

Buffs head into the locker room with a 10 point lead...I expected this game to be more difficult than UNC.

 

[buffaholic]

My first look at Nikolic. Promising.

 

[Darth Snow]

Stream working great for me.

 

[Buffnik]

My first look at Nikolic. Promising.

I think his future is as a point forward. He needs to start working from the wing.

 

[Sykobuff]

King needs to be more aggressive again....

 

[DBT]

Chauncey! “First time in my life I’m rooting against the Buffaloes.” I get it.

 

[Bison]

Alley opp to Bey!!!!

 

[DBT]

Wow!

 

[DBT]

Man, Chauncey is such a classy, articulate guy. He’s just...well, just cool!

 

[Daaah]

Like an addict, I'm back. Agreed, DBT. Chauncey is special.

 

[Zapata]

Chauncey! “First time in my life I’m rooting against the Buffaloes.” I get it.[

My respect to Chauncey. He gave some great insights. He was on the mic for 10+ minutes there - so allsome!

 

[Bison]

Love that effort by Wright IV...should we call him W4?

 

[Darth Snow]

Walton somewhat quicker than expected. terrifying to watch with the ball in the post.

 

[Bison]

Walton somewhat quicker than expected. terrifying to watch with the ball in the post.

He can shoot threes.

 

[DBT]

Walton will not play much. I’m kind of disappointed. I was hoping he’d be better. Maybe in time. He’s still only a freshman and big guys take a while sometimes.

 

[Slurpeee]

Love that effort by Wright IV...should we call him W4?

We've been going with "Dub-Quatro" at our house.... MFW4 could work just fine as well I suppose.

 

[Bison]

Walton will not play much. I’m kind of disappointed. I was hoping he’d be better. Maybe in time. He’s still only a freshman and big guys take a while sometimes.

Walton will most likely get some minutes this season. Siewert or Miller-Stewart will have some games where they could be in foul trouble plus Battey's academic redshirt. Remember Walton already had two ACL tears within 10 months of each other...he'll need the time to get the confidence in his knees back.

 

[Bison]

We've been going with "Dub-Quatro" at our house.... MFW4 could work just fine as well I suppose.

I like that...still a little early for nicknames?