Yes we lost. It sucked. But damn would you rather have lost like that or get walloped by Ohio State in Atlanta? Now onto a more fun game, next year is around the corner. Who will be back? Who is definitely going to NFL? Who is a shocking portal?

Do these guys come back?
Etienne?
Bell?
Wilson?
Thomson?

Anyone I’m missing?

Which makes me wonder if we have any staffers that might move to other programs this year.

OL for Carolina. What a mess he walked into, grass not always greener even if you get to play more. Can't be a fun experience for someone that was a part of a championship program.

Fake juice right?

Coach Smart answered questions for more than 40 minutes this morning in New Orleans.

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after Barry Switzer took over for Jimmy Johnson.

Monken handed the keys to a Ferrari over to Bobo. He drove it pretty good last year but now it’s on him to keep it running. So far it’s looking a lot like Switzer

The NBA season starts on Wednesday for the Hawks so time for the annual preview.

After coming off a disappointing 36-46 season last year, management correctly decided that the Trae/Murray backcourt was not going to work. Luckily, the Pels decided that they wanted to have Dejounte play PG for them so we got a pretty decent return of Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr, and 2 First round picks (one of which is an unprotected Lakers pick next draft).

The team also decided not to go over the tax line once again which stopped any other major moves apart from Zaccharie Risacher being selected with the overall first pick. While being one of the least heralded first picks in history, Zacch impressed with his mature wing game in summer league and preseason. Along with Dyson, Hunter and the surprise Vit Krejci; the Hawks now have four NBA quality wings in the 6’8” range. Last year they had no depth there and were forced to play the smaller Bogi and Mathews at the three.

Right before the deadline today, Jalen Johnson was extended with a 5/$150M contract that could be a bargain as soon as this season. Jalen can be the 2nd best player on the Hawks this season as long as he keeps improving his game and stays on the court. He’s in line for a 20/10/5 season this year which would put him in All-Star consideration in the East.

Trae Young has become the most disrespected star in the League. ESPN’s top 100 put him at 37 overall which is ludicrous for a 25/10 guy on slightly below avg efficiency. If Trae can get back to positive efficiency then he will be in running for All-NBA like he was in 21/22. That Trae will be needed if the Hawks want to get to the playoffs.

Despite reportedly trying to get off Clint Capela’s contract in the offseason, he ended up staying on the roster. That gives ATL three quality centers on the roster with him, Okongwu and Nance. None of these guys are stars but they can be a top ten center rotation in the League. OO is probably ready for another step up so he needs to get starter’s minutes ASAP.

Overall, this is the best quality depth that the team has had since maybe the 80’s. Bogi is coming off a great Olympics and remains one of the best bench scorers. Hunter is likely never going to live up to his contract but he can definitely be a solid 8th man that can shoot and play against bigger forwards. Vit was a great story last season and the Hawks extended him for basically the minimum for four years.

I see the starting lineup by the end of the season as:
C Okongwu
PF Jalen
SF Zacch
SG Dyson
PG Trae
With Bogi, Clint and Hunter a solid bet trio on the bench. With any injuries; Vit, Nance, and Bufkin will see time. Snyder will probably run a 9 man rotation at the start so it will be interesting to see which of those three will get that last slot. Regardless, the Hawks can withstand injuries apart from Trae this year.

I’ll predict a 44-38 team this season and a return to the playoffs. Quin will be in a position to need to develop Risacher as well as try to win (Hawks gave their pick to the Spurs so no need to tank). Risacher is the key IMO to the Hawks becoming a contender again. He’s likely not going to be a superstar but he needs to slip in that 3rd best Hawk slot eventually. Basically what former number two pick Marvin Williams never became.

While we won’t be a contender this season, this should be a very fun team to watch. Last couple of seasons were a bit of a slog with Murray and Trae clashing on the court so fun will be good.

Blindfold the ladies. Send me in with a Heineken and egg farts.
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That’s coaching, which is inexcusable given the long layoff. Lack of attention to detail, not doing the little things right. Let’s hope we can make the proper changes in the offseason to figure that out.

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Were the brothers committing one of your three stories you were sitting on ?

Similar stature, very similar release. Like he's reaching out and placing the ball on the WR. Love it.

City of Palms: Jacob Wilkins, son of Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, following father's legacy


“NBA players have always cast a long shadow over their sons' playing careers. Unfair comparisons can spoil a budding career before it even beings, and players with a lot of talent suffer because of it.

That is not the case for Jacob Wilkins.

When Wilkins gets the ball in transition, you can tell he has the Human Highlight Reel's genes. The 6-foot-7 forward wears No. 21 and goes by Baby Highlight, a nod to his father Dominque Wilkins' nickname, and for good reason.

His speed and athleticism set the stage for some seriously entertaining dunks and has the physical tools to defend multiple positions once he fills out his frame. He's shown off those skills for Grayson (Ga.) at the City of Palms Classic this week, posting 22 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block in an 85-68 win over AZ Millennium on Saturday. Grayson plays Owasso Monday afternoon in the Fifth-Place Final.

Wilkins committed to Georgia, his father's alma mater, before his junior season. Dominique Wilkins averaged nearly 22 points per game for the Bulldogs from 1979-82 before being picked third overall in the 1982 NBA Draft. He built a legendary 15-year career, culminating with his Basketball Hall of Fame induction in 2006.

Last year, the younger Wilkins took an official visit to Georgia on Oct. 28 and pledged just three days later. He signed during this year's November signing period over Alabama, Virginia, and Indiana among others.

"I felt great, just getting it out of the way," Wilkins said about his signing. "I committed my junior, and most people commit in their senior year, but I knew where I wanted to be... Those seeds had been planted for a while now. I knew where I wanted to go, I knew I was comfortable there, and I just want to make a name for myself at Georgia."

Playing for the Bulldogs has been a long time coming for Wilkins. But while he may be a legacy, he's determined to forge his own trail in Georgia.

That starts while still at Grayson. The City of Palms has made it a point to host the many NBA-caliber players that come out of the Peach State's large public school scene, and Wilkins knows how special it is for the Rams to be the school that earned the nod this year. Leading the Rams to wins over elite private schools that recruit nationally has been a point of pride for him.

"It's very important," he said. "I want people all around the world to know that just because we're a public school doesn't mean we can't compete with everybody. We're ranked, and we don't want people to just think like 'Oh yeah, they're okay.' We came to show people that we're actually a good team."

But beyond his career as a Ram, Wilkins says he wants to establish himself as an entity. Rather than being seen as the son of Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, he wants to be known as Jacob Wilkins, elite forward and NBA prospect.

"I want to people to have a brand of me," he said. "Like when they see me, I want them to already know what I'm coming with, and that people know what I bring to the table."

While he's well on his way to writing his own story, Wilkins knows how valuable his father's treasure trove of experience is. He says he relied on his advice throughout the recruiting process and leaned on his perspective because he walked a similar path many years ago.

"(My dad was) very involved," he said. "Every question that I got from a coach, I would go and clarify with him ― like am I doing the right thing, or does this sound good? Because you know he's been there. He's been to Georgia, he's been in The League. So he guided me through everything. He told me to go and actually take a visit, and when I feel at home I'm going to know it's right when I'm there."

While Dominique Wilkins' legacy may seem insurmountable, Jacob has already cemented himself as one of the nation's elite basketball players. He has the talent and physical tools to succeed at the Division I level, and a few months in an SEC weight room will only prepare him more for the NBA.”


https://www.news-press.com/story/sp...-basketball-hall-of-fame-atlanta/77151794007/

...when you first started paying attention to college football?

Fir me, early 60's, I think there were 7. Rose, Orange, Cotton, Sugar, Gator, Sun and Bluebonnet.