gd4now said:

Correct me if I am wrong, but has Painter ever gone to the transfer/portal for a big? Not saying this could not happen in the future, but think if he wants another big for next year, it will be from the High School ranks and not from the portal.

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I mean the portal has been around for about five minutes so I am not sure past is prologue at this early point.

We also have two more spots opening up which isn't like before.

Painter isn't a robot who never ever ever changes anything he does ever. He can be a bit slow to change for sure but he does do it.

Not that they need 3 players, but I could see Morez Johnson on the freshman team.

Correct me if I am wrong, but has Painter ever gone to the transfer/portal for a big? Not saying this could not happen in the future, but think if he wants another big for next year, it will be from the High School ranks and not from the portal.

SaratogaBoiler1 said:

Push the ball and get Heide and Colvin some easy baskets at the rim when they are in the game - may help them get going

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I am in the camp, that is a little worried of this game, even without Freeman for them. Iowa is a good home team, doesn't play a lot of Defense, but can get hot on offense. It also worries me that their star is gone for year and if rumors are right-forever. We saw last year against OSU what happened with new coach stepping in and this is similar. I could see a rallying cry for Iowa, of a selfish player left them and they will show the world they are better without him.

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Push the ball and get Heide and Colvin some easy baskets at the rim when they are in the game - may help them get going

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Maybe, but I don’t think we want to run with Iowa

qazplm said:

I don't think Painter is going to agree with you.

He started him and he was clearly well ahead of Burgess. Burgess will be nice but he's not had any huge leaps to suggest he's starting next year.

DJ is going to be a year older and stronger from the weight room. Gonna guess he starts.

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You could be right. CMP feels naked without a 7’-2” plus guy in front of the rim.

SKYDOG said:

Trump is cleaning up the damage caused by your beloved democrats. Your side protested in LA about sending criminals back to where they came from. Your side pisses and moans about cleaning up the balance sheet of America. What the heck is wrong with you democrats? Your side is hoping that Trump fails and the country goes to hell.

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"This is ridiculous. These people have zero reason to believe any threats or warnings from law enforcement. They know that their comrade, Karen Bass, won't enforce any laws against them. It's a little surprising that Gavin Newsom hasn't yet sent in the National Guard. It took him a few days to do so after the George Floyd riots started in 2020, and at that time he said he didn't do it sooner because then-Mayor Eric Garcetti hadn't asked. We'll see if that changes now, since another day-long protest is supposed to occur on Wednesday. However, Los Angeles is supposed to receive up to an inch of rain on Wednesday, so if law enforcement can't keep the protesters away, perhaps the rain can."

BNIBoiler said:

I almost feel sorry for these Flavor Aiders. They want so bad for a "win" for their man it's a shame. They'll take anything as a win.

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Trump is cleaning up the damage caused by your beloved democrats. Your side protested in LA about sending criminals back to where they came from. Your side pisses and moans about cleaning up the balance sheet of America. What the heck is wrong with you democrats? Your side is hoping that Trump fails and the country goes to hell.

BNIBoiler said:

Oh yeah, I do know that the invention of the cotton gin increased the demand for slaves. And? There were slaves in the US prior to the invention of the cotton gin. Of course economics was a factor, slavery was cheap labor, duh. It's white supremacy and pseudo-science that they chose the Africans for this cheap labor. Then continued the racial hatred with Jim Crow when slavery ended for another 100 years. Now this anti-DEI bs is a slap in the face of all of the hard work that the civil rights folks died for.

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you get a bit confusing. Earlier you guesstimated that Asians would be treated as slaves similar to blacks. I agree, and also believe that the Irish as another example would also be treated the same should the opportunity have been there. But then you say, "It's white supremacy and pseudo-science that they chose the Africans for this cheap labor." contradictory to your similar treatment of slaves of multiple races treatment had the opportunity existed.

Historically there were many occasions that whites were slaves not only to "people of color", but of the whites as well...."IF" they were vulnerable. There was no white supremacy other than they apparently were not as vulnerable or pseudo-science that led to Africans being slaves. Africans were captured and sold to slave marketers that took them to the northern ports of the USA to sell to the southern states for slave labor. Nobody is declaring it wasn't horrible and nobody is saying it wasn't a blight on humanity for thousands of years across the globe. The southern states would buy any slave sold with all things being equal other than color of skin. Now your Jim Crow and such is a different topic

Russ Ford said:

I'm sure she'll be back next year. After that I'm not so sure. I think the program needs to take a big step forward or next year will be her last. Women's basketball is becoming more and more popular. Purdue can't be left behind with the worst programs in the conference. And right now we are in that bottom 5 or 6.

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Right now according to .NET we are the worst yeah in the conference, bar none.

proudopete said:

Why not just grab a guy who can start beside TKR and bring DJ along slowly? Maybe split time like Edey and Williams.

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I don't buy DJ is a going to the NBA player just yet, but he's clearly talented enough that you're probably not finding a better option in the portal than him at the 5 or TKR at the 4.

But you can find a better option than Berg.

I think you find someone who has maybe 2 seasons left to help bridge the gap in depth next season and who bridges the gap the following season when TKR leaves.

Push the ball and get Heide and Colvin some easy baskets at the rim when they are in the game - may help them get going

New Pal Boiler said:

I think Burgess has a better chance to become a great fit next season with TKR and Braden than DJ.

Still would love to add a big, though I’m sure Painter’s more worried about having the money for both Braden and TKR.

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I don't think Painter is going to agree with you.

He started him and he was clearly well ahead of Burgess. Burgess will be nice but he's not had any huge leaps to suggest he's starting next year.

DJ is going to be a year older and stronger from the weight room. Gonna guess he starts.

02Boilermaker said:

I agree about trying to getting CJ a look or 2...especially early in the game just to see if he's in flame thrower mode. If he makes his first you go to him again, but if he doesn't then you just let the opportunities come within the normal framework of the offense.

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I would like to see Cox with the ball more and Braden playing off ball. Run some motion and don’t just PnR all the time.

Wolegib said:

I said when drafted, Memphis was a good situation for Edey. He has performed very close to expectations. He has endured several different unusual injuries this year. He seems to play well with Morant in the lineup. I expect him to play more when fully healthy.

A question I have. Is a season of 12 ppg and 8 rebounds Going to win a ROY? I see it as being a very successful season. Unlike Purdue, I see Edey filling a supporting role for Memphis. I good comparison would be The Bucks center Lopez. He allows Giannis to do his thing. Edey allows JJJ to do his thing.

I expect EDEY to continue to improve in the NBA and become a force. But I don’t expect playing for Memphis that he will rise to become an all star or the featured player.

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That would be fine. Only one Painter recruit ( Moore) has had a sustained NBA career. Ivey should be the second. So Edey being a 10-12 yeqr starter / role player would be a plus for the program.

BB62 said:

It's a vague question. You going to give me a list of scientists to choose from? Maybe check to see their political affiliation.

This is just another one of your setups for some conclusion you've already drawn. So damn transparent

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I already stated a "conclusion", to which you said you would follow the science. There is no scientific consensus on this question that I know of, which is why I asked you 'which scientists" since you are following the science.

BNIBoiler said:

Again, you keep bringing that up. For one thing that was in Jamaica where I do not live. Harris' ancestors in Jamaica were white and Irish. That's what was done in Jamaica in the 1700s and 1800s. I have no concern about Harris' ancestors owning slaves in Jamaica no more than anyone else here in the US that had ancestors owning slaves. Someone today that had ancestors that owned slaves is no big deal. I may have some if I do some research. A large portion of black Americans have white ancestry that may owned slaves. Or, the much smaller percentage that have black ancestors that owned slaves. Take a history class at a local community college. It'll do you some good.

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Well here's a loaded "Riveting-style" question for you:

Forget about some Irish guy in Jamaica in the 1700's, what would be your reaction if a top Deputy appointee in the State Department said in 2024 that "Competent white men must be in charge if you want things to work. Unfortunately, our entire national ideology is predicated on coddling the feelings of women and minorities, and demoralizing competent white men."

And what do you think of someone that appointed him - with a long history of statements by this appointee that are congruent with the 2024 statement?

Riveting said:

You are not concerned that your ancestors may have been slaveowners and/or slaves in Africa?

I wanted you to see that economics really was a major factor in slavery as opposed to just "white supremacy", as bone said.

US slavery was heading toward extinction until the cotton gin made it much more profitable to own slaves. As a student of history, you know that, right?

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Oh yeah, I do know that the invention of the cotton gin increased the demand for slaves. And? There were slaves in the US prior to the invention of the cotton gin. Of course economics was a factor, slavery was cheap labor, duh. It's white supremacy and pseudo-science that they chose the Africans for this cheap labor. Then continued the racial hatred with Jim Crow when slavery ended for another 100 years. Now this anti-DEI bs is a slap in the face of all of the hard work that the civil rights folks died for.

Wolegib said:

I believe Brandon will have some great opportunities to prove his skills against some very good teams. And that is what it will take to win the award.

As I look at the Big 10, There are some teams like UW, Maryland, Illinois, OSU, Nebraska that are starting to get some national attention. And then you add teams like Oregon and MSU with teams like Iowa and IU lurking in the shadows. unlike many others, Purdue and Brandon will have a lot of opportunities ahead to prove they are worthy.

Just take care of business and win as a team and the individual awards will follow. I’d rather have Purdue win as a team than have players being selfish going after individual awards.

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Braden should as well

bonefish1 said:

You never answered the question: Can men get pregnant?

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That was a question for me? Lol; no. Have I ever given you a reason to think otherwise? No.

Are there wacky people that say 'yes'? I'm sure you can find some.

BNIBoiler said:

Also, I'm not concerned with slavery prior to US existence. I said earlier, I live here in America with ancestors that were enslaved and went through the Jim Crow era. We have the so-called founding fathers like Washington, Jefferson and others that owned hundreds of human beings each relatively recent history. I don't put them on a high pedestal like y'all do. Slave owners in the state of Maryland even got reparations for losing their "property" after the Civil War.

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You are not concerned that your ancestors may have been slaveowners and/or slaves in Africa?

I wanted you to see that economics really was a major factor in slavery as opposed to just "white supremacy", as bone said.

US slavery was heading toward extinction until the cotton gin made it much more profitable to own slaves. As a student of history, you know that, right?

northside100 said:

Purdue is going to need to win the Big Ten outright, and Trey is going to need to garner some national attention for him to make the first team. Same for the duo from Michigan. Braden is a lock, and Vlad is close to it. Trey and Wolf have an uphill battle and I'd be shocked if four of the first team players come from two teams.

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it's going to be interesting to see what they do with MSU players if they win the B1G. Can you win the B1G and have no more than a single 3rd team pick? I've thought that impossible in the past but think MSU may test that theory this year. I could see Akins sneaking onto the 2nd team but the are so balanced:

seminolesboilers said:

I do not think we have much to talk about when talking down Notre Dame being a prestigious football program….we won 1 damn football game in 2024…and could have won two games if Purdue had scheduled Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. The Quackers in Richmond would have given us all we could handle. We were bottom 5 …worst Division 1 programs in 2024. So…shut up! Notre Dame put an ass-whooping on us in September!

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Might want to re-check the subject of this thread there, Slick…

You’re clearly lost— this isn’t about Purdue.