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Maxwell Silver III May 3, 2016
Bench Warmer
well put!!
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StunGunn May 3, 2016
Sports Legend
If someone keeps referring to themselves as a lawyer and are always explaining the law, you would think that they would have a very lucrative career as an attorney but instead settle for being a talk show host - kind of speaks to their ability as a lawyer
— Posted by Maxwell Silver IIISpeaks to his self confidence as well. If he really had any, he wouldn't have to remind everyone on a DAILY basis that he "covered the ACC for 30 years" (which means he started when he was 18, making that statement BS), how he owned his own business, how his radio show is the only state-wide sports show, his "lovely and talented" wife, being a lawyer, yadda, yadda. He mentioned last week that Hayes Purmar (spelling) is leaving. Too bad - Hayes does a terrific job and seems very down to earth. I'll miss him - not that he got much air time with that inflated ego he works for.
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Maxwell Silver III May 3, 2016
Bench Warmer
If someone keeps referring to themselves as a lawyer and are always explaining the law, you would think that they would have a very lucrative career as an attorney but instead settle for being a talk show host - kind of speaks to their ability as a lawyer
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StunGunn Apr 16, 2016
Sports Legend
was at the spring football game at State saturday- love April spring is in the air and spring games signifies football is around the corner, this is the lull season but can easily be filled,playing golf
going to the Preakness this year, first time ever to a major horse race (emptying my bucket) love this time at the beach, summer will move along fast and then its time for some Football. Always take a trip this time of year just a drive across parts of the country.
— Posted by Maxwell Silver IIISounds like a plan, Max!
Thinking of going to Carolina's spring practice today - the weather is perfect. I don't want to wish my life away, but I like it when football starts up. Panthers play the Broncos on opening day of the NFL season! Panthers play five games in prime time this season! -
Maxwell Silver III Apr 12, 2016
Bench Warmer
was at the spring football game at State saturday- love April spring is in the air and spring games signifies football is around the corner, this is the lull season but can easily be filled,playing golf
going to the Preakness this year, first time ever to a major horse race (emptying my bucket) love this time at the beach, summer will move along fast and then its time for some Football. Always take a trip this time of year just a drive across parts of the country. -
Maxwell Silver III Mar 10, 2016
Bench Warmer
I honestly believe next year with DS cat would be better, with Henderson and Smith they won't be able to key on him but when he goes thru the process and he is told that he will at least a middle 2nd rounder, I say go guaranteed 7 figures would be hard to turn down, I would take it.
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StunGunn Mar 10, 2016
Sports Legend
yea I hear there is a possibility would like to see Cat play a team that has only seen him on tape-yesterday was a good outing may have been his last-if he is a mid 2nd rounder, I would come back Sadam Gold says he can't improve himself with another year-you know Gold would be a great GM, Manager, Head coach surprised he has not gotten many offers, why don't the Canes hire him in front office- but I have seen Cat improve each year and believe he would ever greater next year but it may never happen. just my 2 cents
— Posted by Maxwell Silver IIII know what you mean about Gold! I can understand that Cat's stock is so high now, and with State bringing in more talent next year, Cat won't get the same minutes and his numbers won't be what they are this year, most likely. This is a weak draft class, so Cat may go higher this year than next. At least with the new rules, he can test the NBA waters and decide to return to State if he doesn't like what he hears. The compelling factors for Cat leaving are supporting his daughter and also getting his mother into a better environment; things you have to respect. He may have even worked his way up to the first round - yesterday's game was an amazing display of Cat's talents. We can all hope he does what's best for him and his family.
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Maxwell Silver III Mar 10, 2016
Bench Warmer
yea I hear there is a possibility would like to see Cat play a team that has only seen him on tape-yesterday was a good outing may have been his last-if he is a mid 2nd rounder, I would come back Sadam Gold says he can't improve himself with another year-you know Gold would be a great GM, Manager, Head coach surprised he has not gotten many offers, why don't the Canes hire him in front office- but I have seen Cat improve each year and believe he would ever greater next year but it may never happen. just my 2 cents
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StunGunn Mar 9, 2016
Sports Legend
I have resisted all urges to get in my car and head to DC, will watch on TV today
and if Pack wins, the urges will return and may not be able to resist-if Pack loses
it will hurt a little then on to other things -Masters-baseball and the beach
— Posted by Maxwell Silver IIINooooo! All things are secondary to basketball, Max! And State may still play in the post season. Don't throw in the towel yet!
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Maxwell Silver III Mar 8, 2016
Bench Warmer
I have resisted all urges to get in my car and head to DC, will watch on TV today
and if Pack wins, the urges will return and may not be able to resist-if Pack loses
it will hurt a little then on to other things -Masters-baseball and the beach -
StunGunn Mar 7, 2016
Sports Legend
Wow - interesting about Sanguinetti. He bounced around a lot - shows how hard it is to land with a team and play for them, and not be shipped to their AHL affiliate. I'm still laughing at the mental image of your group terrifying the old pharts trying to get in a round of golf on the same course!
— Posted by StunGunn
Yep.....sometimes fans act like it's so easy to play pro ball. Takes skill obviously, but you have to be extremely lucky and hope you find the right fit. Thousands and thousands of players but just a few teams to go around. Once saw a stat re: MLB players drafted and 94 to 96 percent of 'em never make it to the Bigs for a day. Puts it in perspective.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Erik Cole was one of my all time favorite Canes. I remember reading that he tried to make the team several times before he actually did, and how hard it was on him when he didn't make it. He'd go back home absolutely crushed.
To make it in the majors you have to be an elite athlete, and like you said, also have some luck. I can't imagine doing anything that well. That's an incredible stat that you gave about the baseball players that actually make it to the Big Show. The Pro athletes have God-given talent that 99.9% of the population wishes they had, which is why it's so mind blowing when some throw it all away. But those that appreciate what they have, give back to the community and mentor the young players, well, those guys are one of the things that keep me watching. Saw Bo Jackson last week on ESPN. I caught the 30 for 30 about him - it was done so well and gave me more appreciation for him as a man and athlete.
— Posted by StunGunn
Funny you should mention Erik Cole, Gunny. A friend of ours married his sister. Small world! I remember when he suffered his neck injury. They were concerned he wouldn't play again. Just a very casual hockey fan, but always pulled for Erik Cole while he was here. Good dude from what I was told.
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Saw a more updated MLB stat that puts the number at around 10% who make it (just for 1 game), but still a very low number. When you have a fail rate of 90%, it helps to keep things in perspective.
Bo Jackson - hated to see his career cut short. He's the best athlete I've ever seen. Could have been a HOF'er in football or baseball. He had that kind of talent. Bo knew football, baseball, etc., but Bo didn't know hockey. lol
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOPThat IS a small world, B! Cole kept his house in Raleigh, even when he was playing in Montreal, Dallas, and Detroit, so I think he'll retire here. He seemed so down to earth, and was beyond thrilled when they won the Cup. He went through hell with his neck injury, and said he had pain every day as a result of that DIRTY hit by Bruce Orpik. Not that I hold a grudge:)
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DIAMONDBISHOP Mar 6, 2016
Towel Boy
Great and difficult.
— Posted by Toddler10-21Mick had a good tourney in Miami. He hasn't won in a couple of years, but still competitive. I'm more of a Bubba/DJ fan. Like Mick as well but he should probably start thinking about the other tour if he still wants to win a few.
Peyton retired as expected. Nothing to prove at this point. One of the all-time greats.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Mar 6, 2016
Towel Boy
Gunny, the guy I was playing with that day had a nephew who eventually played for the 'Canes...Bobby Sanguinetti. With you being a big 'Canes fan, figured you'd enjoy that one. The golf course was unsafe for the others that day. Not sure how his ball missed them, but it sounded like an explosion when it hit their cart. I remember them trying to run away....looked like little ducklings waddling away. We felt bad for 'em...just glad they didn't get hurt.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Wow - interesting about Sanguinetti. He bounced around a lot - shows how hard it is to land with a team and play for them, and not be shipped to their AHL affiliate. I'm still laughing at the mental image of your group terrifying the old pharts trying to get in a round of golf on the same course!
— Posted by StunGunn
Yep.....sometimes fans act like it's so easy to play pro ball. Takes skill obviously, but you have to be extremely lucky and hope you find the right fit. Thousands and thousands of players but just a few teams to go around. Once saw a stat re: MLB players drafted and 94 to 96 percent of 'em never make it to the Bigs for a day. Puts it in perspective.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Erik Cole was one of my all time favorite Canes. I remember reading that he tried to make the team several times before he actually did, and how hard it was on him when he didn't make it. He'd go back home absolutely crushed.
To make it in the majors you have to be an elite athlete, and like you said, also have some luck. I can't imagine doing anything that well. That's an incredible stat that you gave about the baseball players that actually make it to the Big Show. The Pro athletes have God-given talent that 99.9% of the population wishes they had, which is why it's so mind blowing when some throw it all away. But those that appreciate what they have, give back to the community and mentor the young players, well, those guys are one of the things that keep me watching. Saw Bo Jackson last week on ESPN. I caught the 30 for 30 about him - it was done so well and gave me more appreciation for him as a man and athlete.
— Posted by StunGunnFunny you should mention Erik Cole, Gunny. A friend of ours married his sister. Small world! I remember when he suffered his neck injury. They were concerned he wouldn't play again. Just a very casual hockey fan, but always pulled for Erik Cole while he was here. Good dude from what I was told.
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Saw a more updated MLB stat that puts the number at around 10% who make it (just for 1 game), but still a very low number. When you have a fail rate of 90%, it helps to keep things in perspective.
Bo Jackson - hated to see his career cut short. He's the best athlete I've ever seen. Could have been a HOF'er in football or baseball. He had that kind of talent. Bo knew football, baseball, etc., but Bo didn't know hockey. lol -
DIAMONDBISHOP Mar 6, 2016
Towel Boy
Great and difficult.
— Posted by Toddler10-21Amen!
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StunGunn Mar 6, 2016
Sports Legend
several years ago I was living in Charlotte, we were playing a course off of Eastway, think it was called Eastwood, think its gone now- the 9th hole coming up to the clubhouse was a par three and I pulled my shot to the left toward the parking lot and we heard an explosion(it was extremely hot ), got up and walked over to the parking lot and my ball had shattered the rear glass of an Audi, we were sitting discussing who was libel, friend I was playing with saw the ball laying on the floorboard, I was getting concerned about who was libel and the owner of the car came out said to me what do think, before I could say anything he said if you keep a seven kind of low I think you can get it on the green, then said don't worry my insurance will take care of this.
— Posted by Maxwell Silver IIIWow! How many people are that honest! Good for him, and lucky for you. Whew!
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StunGunn Mar 6, 2016
Sports Legend
Now that's funny! If I could even hit the ball off the tee, I'm sure I'd do worse!
— Posted by StunGunn
Gunny, the guy I was playing with that day had a nephew who eventually played for the 'Canes...Bobby Sanguinetti. With you being a big 'Canes fan, figured you'd enjoy that one. The golf course was unsafe for the others that day. Not sure how his ball missed them, but it sounded like an explosion when it hit their cart. I remember them trying to run away....looked like little ducklings waddling away. We felt bad for 'em...just glad they didn't get hurt.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Wow - interesting about Sanguinetti. He bounced around a lot - shows how hard it is to land with a team and play for them, and not be shipped to their AHL affiliate. I'm still laughing at the mental image of your group terrifying the old pharts trying to get in a round of golf on the same course!
— Posted by StunGunn
Yep.....sometimes fans act like it's so easy to play pro ball. Takes skill obviously, but you have to be extremely lucky and hope you find the right fit. Thousands and thousands of players but just a few teams to go around. Once saw a stat re: MLB players drafted and 94 to 96 percent of 'em never make it to the Bigs for a day. Puts it in perspective.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOPErik Cole was one of my all time favorite Canes. I remember reading that he tried to make the team several times before he actually did, and how hard it was on him when he didn't make it. He'd go back home absolutely crushed.
To make it in the majors you have to be an elite athlete, and like you said, also have some luck. I can't imagine doing anything that well. That's an incredible stat that you gave about the baseball players that actually make it to the Big Show. The Pro athletes have God-given talent that 99.9% of the population wishes they had, which is why it's so mind blowing when some throw it all away. But those that appreciate what they have, give back to the community and mentor the young players, well, those guys are one of the things that keep me watching. Saw Bo Jackson last week on ESPN. I caught the 30 for 30 about him - it was done so well and gave me more appreciation for him as a man and athlete. -
Toddler10-21 Mar 6, 2016
Sports Legend
Great and difficult.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Mar 6, 2016
Towel Boy
B your friend was hitting em like Tiger is hitting now. LOL.
— Posted by Toddler10-21lol.....When you've won as many as Tiger has, you can afford to hit a few bad shots at this point. Wish I had more time to practice/play golf because it's a great game.
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Toddler10-21 Mar 6, 2016
Sports Legend
B your friend was hitting em like Tiger is hitting now. LOL.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Mar 6, 2016
Towel Boy
Not a big golfer either but I'll share a story with ya. Several years ago, me and a baseball buddy played a round at a local course. Three seniors teed up before us, but told us to play ahead after they all went. They were less than a 100 yards from us on the left, & huddled by some pines. My buddy was a big dude/righty, looks at me & says, "Just hope I don't hit it at 'em." I told him there was no pressure because he was a good golfer...not!!
He rips a liner right at 'em, it hits their cart, and shoots into the fairway. He runs down & apologizes over and over, and I chuckled as this was going on. Hole #2, we're hitting in the opposite direction. With me being a lefty, I was concerned I would pull it at 'em since they were still on hole #1. My teammate tells me I'm up and says, "Try not to hit the seniors!" We laughed a little, I swung, & hit it right at 'em. They go & get the course manager who tells us to move along in a hurry....lol
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Now that's funny! If I could even hit the ball off the tee, I'm sure I'd do worse!
— Posted by StunGunn
Gunny, the guy I was playing with that day had a nephew who eventually played for the 'Canes...Bobby Sanguinetti. With you being a big 'Canes fan, figured you'd enjoy that one. The golf course was unsafe for the others that day. Not sure how his ball missed them, but it sounded like an explosion when it hit their cart. I remember them trying to run away....looked like little ducklings waddling away. We felt bad for 'em...just glad they didn't get hurt.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Wow - interesting about Sanguinetti. He bounced around a lot - shows how hard it is to land with a team and play for them, and not be shipped to their AHL affiliate. I'm still laughing at the mental image of your group terrifying the old pharts trying to get in a round of golf on the same course!
— Posted by StunGunnYep.....sometimes fans act like it's so easy to play pro ball. Takes skill obviously, but you have to be extremely lucky and hope you find the right fit. Thousands and thousands of players but just a few teams to go around. Once saw a stat re: MLB players drafted and 94 to 96 percent of 'em never make it to the Bigs for a day. Puts it in perspective.
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Maxwell Silver III Mar 6, 2016
Bench Warmer
several years ago I was living in Charlotte, we were playing a course off of Eastway, think it was called Eastwood, think its gone now- the 9th hole coming up to the clubhouse was a par three and I pulled my shot to the left toward the parking lot and we heard an explosion(it was extremely hot ), got up and walked over to the parking lot and my ball had shattered the rear glass of an Audi, we were sitting discussing who was libel, friend I was playing with saw the ball laying on the floorboard, I was getting concerned about who was libel and the owner of the car came out said to me what do think, before I could say anything he said if you keep a seven kind of low I think you can get it on the green, then said don't worry my insurance will take care of this.
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StunGunn Mar 6, 2016
Sports Legend
Yeah I know Larry all are a good bunch of guys. Oh yeah the Legacy on 15-501, and Hyland Hills on US 1. Last time I was their I was with my brother in law and dad. Pops likes to play fast and he was rushing the two some in front of us. I just drive the cart and drink yeunglings. LOL!
— Posted by Toddler10-21
Not a big golfer either but I'll share a story with ya. Several years ago, me and a baseball buddy played a round at a local course. Three seniors teed up before us, but told us to play ahead after they all went. They were less than a 100 yards from us on the left, & huddled by some pines. My buddy was a big dude/righty, looks at me & says, "Just hope I don't hit it at 'em." I told him there was no pressure because he was a good golfer...not!!
He rips a liner right at 'em, it hits their cart, and shoots into the fairway. He runs down & apologizes over and over, and I chuckled as this was going on. Hole #2, we're hitting in the opposite direction. With me being a lefty, I was concerned I would pull it at 'em since they were still on hole #1. My teammate tells me I'm up and says, "Try not to hit the seniors!" We laughed a little, I swung, & hit it right at 'em. They go & get the course manager who tells us to move along in a hurry....lol
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Now that's funny! If I could even hit the ball off the tee, I'm sure I'd do worse!
— Posted by StunGunn
Gunny, the guy I was playing with that day had a nephew who eventually played for the 'Canes...Bobby Sanguinetti. With you being a big 'Canes fan, figured you'd enjoy that one. The golf course was unsafe for the others that day. Not sure how his ball missed them, but it sounded like an explosion when it hit their cart. I remember them trying to run away....looked like little ducklings waddling away. We felt bad for 'em...just glad they didn't get hurt.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOPWow - interesting about Sanguinetti. He bounced around a lot - shows how hard it is to land with a team and play for them, and not be shipped to their AHL affiliate. I'm still laughing at the mental image of your group terrifying the old pharts trying to get in a round of golf on the same course!
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DIAMONDBISHOP Mar 5, 2016
Towel Boy
Yeah I know Larry all are a good bunch of guys. Oh yeah the Legacy on 15-501, and Hyland Hills on US 1. Last time I was their I was with my brother in law and dad. Pops likes to play fast and he was rushing the two some in front of us. I just drive the cart and drink yeunglings. LOL!
— Posted by Toddler10-21
Not a big golfer either but I'll share a story with ya. Several years ago, me and a baseball buddy played a round at a local course. Three seniors teed up before us, but told us to play ahead after they all went. They were less than a 100 yards from us on the left, & huddled by some pines. My buddy was a big dude/righty, looks at me & says, "Just hope I don't hit it at 'em." I told him there was no pressure because he was a good golfer...not!!
He rips a liner right at 'em, it hits their cart, and shoots into the fairway. He runs down & apologizes over and over, and I chuckled as this was going on. Hole #2, we're hitting in the opposite direction. With me being a lefty, I was concerned I would pull it at 'em since they were still on hole #1. My teammate tells me I'm up and says, "Try not to hit the seniors!" We laughed a little, I swung, & hit it right at 'em. They go & get the course manager who tells us to move along in a hurry....lol
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Now that's funny! If I could even hit the ball off the tee, I'm sure I'd do worse!
— Posted by StunGunnGunny, the guy I was playing with that day had a nephew who eventually played for the 'Canes...Bobby Sanguinetti. With you being a big 'Canes fan, figured you'd enjoy that one. The golf course was unsafe for the others that day. Not sure how his ball missed them, but it sounded like an explosion when it hit their cart. I remember them trying to run away....looked like little ducklings waddling away. We felt bad for 'em...just glad they didn't get hurt.
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StunGunn Mar 5, 2016
Sports Legend
Yeah I know Larry all are a good bunch of guys. Oh yeah the Legacy on 15-501, and Hyland Hills on US 1. Last time I was their I was with my brother in law and dad. Pops likes to play fast and he was rushing the two some in front of us. I just drive the cart and drink yeunglings. LOL!
— Posted by Toddler10-21
Not a big golfer either but I'll share a story with ya. Several years ago, me and a baseball buddy played a round at a local course. Three seniors teed up before us, but told us to play ahead after they all went. They were less than a 100 yards from us on the left, & huddled by some pines. My buddy was a big dude/righty, looks at me & says, "Just hope I don't hit it at 'em." I told him there was no pressure because he was a good golfer...not!!
He rips a liner right at 'em, it hits their cart, and shoots into the fairway. He runs down & apologizes over and over, and I chuckled as this was going on. Hole #2, we're hitting in the opposite direction. With me being a lefty, I was concerned I would pull it at 'em since they were still on hole #1. My teammate tells me I'm up and says, "Try not to hit the seniors!" We laughed a little, I swung, & hit it right at 'em. They go & get the course manager who tells us to move along in a hurry....lol
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOPNow that's funny! If I could even hit the ball off the tee, I'm sure I'd do worse!
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DIAMONDBISHOP Mar 5, 2016
Towel Boy
Yeah I know Larry all are a good bunch of guys. Oh yeah the Legacy on 15-501, and Hyland Hills on US 1. Last time I was their I was with my brother in law and dad. Pops likes to play fast and he was rushing the two some in front of us. I just drive the cart and drink yeunglings. LOL!
— Posted by Toddler10-21Not a big golfer either but I'll share a story with ya. Several years ago, me and a baseball buddy played a round at a local course. Three seniors teed up before us, but told us to play ahead after they all went. They were less than a 100 yards from us on the left, & huddled by some pines. My buddy was a big dude/righty, looks at me & says, "Just hope I don't hit it at 'em." I told him there was no pressure because he was a good golfer...not!!
He rips a liner right at 'em, it hits their cart, and shoots into the fairway. He runs down & apologizes over and over, and I chuckled as this was going on. Hole #2, we're hitting in the opposite direction. With me being a lefty, I was concerned I would pull it at 'em since they were still on hole #1. My teammate tells me I'm up and says, "Try not to hit the seniors!" We laughed a little, I swung, & hit it right at 'em. They go & get the course manager who tells us to move along in a hurry....lol -
StunGunn Mar 4, 2016
Sports Legend
I think that was the guy another guy was Larry, they would definately take care of you. I had forgotten about the Legacy, that was a Nicklaus course, favorite course was #4 at Pinehurst,His name wouldn't be Leonard would it? If so he is my Step Dad. My Dad loves Pine Needles and Woodlake. Remember the Pit also. He always says that #2 is all about the name and there are plenty of better courses in the Sandhills.
— Posted by Toddler10-21
Whispering Woods was a fun course, loved Hyland Hills but it always took close to 5 hours to finish a round.
I can't till next week wall to wall basketball, starting tuesday I'm pumped!!! Gunny you golf?
— Posted by Maxwell Silver IIINo Max - I even suck at putt- putt. LOL. I have run through golf courses (golfers didn't appreciate it), but that's as close as I ever got. You guys got it goin' on!
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Toddler10-21 Mar 4, 2016
Sports Legend
Yeah I know Larry all are a good bunch of guys. Oh yeah the Legacy on 15-501, and Hyland Hills on US 1. Last time I was their I was with my brother in law and dad. Pops likes to play fast and he was rushing the two some in front of us. I just drive the cart and drink yeunglings. LOL!
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Maxwell Silver III Mar 4, 2016
Bench Warmer
His name wouldn't be Leonard would it? If so he is my Step Dad. My Dad loves Pine Needles and Woodlake. Remember the Pit also. He always says that #2 is all about the name and there are plenty of better courses in the Sandhills.
— Posted by Toddler10-21I think that was the guy another guy was Larry, they would definately take care of you. I had forgotten about the Legacy, that was a Nicklaus course, favorite course was #4 at Pinehurst,
Whispering Woods was a fun course, loved Hyland Hills but it always took close to 5 hours to finish a round.
I can't till next week wall to wall basketball, starting tuesday I'm pumped!!! Gunny you golf? -
GUNNY III Mar 4, 2016
Towel Boy
Played # 2 wouldn't call it a pretty course, the fairways were immaculate, it was almost like walking on carpet, greens had a lot bumps, first time I played, the first hole I had a hard time getting my ball to stay on the green, the most enjoyable courses Legacy, Pit and Pine Needles.
The guy at the front circle over at the country club was Frolin, great guy, he really knew what was going on over there at all times. -
Toddler10-21 Mar 3, 2016
Sports Legend
Really like West Virginia, Kansas and Nova.
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Toddler10-21 Mar 3, 2016
Sports Legend
His name wouldn't be Leonard would it? If so he is my Step Dad. My Dad loves Pine Needles and Woodlake. Remember the Pit also. He always says that #2 is all about the name and there are plenty of better courses in the Sandhills.
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Maxwell Silver III Mar 3, 2016
Bench Warmer
Max I have a baseball swing. LOL. Love to watch the game, but never really was serious about playing. Worked at Longleaf during the summer, and grew up about a block from Mid Pines.
— Posted by Toddler10-21The man over Pinehurst CC where you drop off your bags, been knowing him for years, haven't seen him in a while, been working there since early 60's. Played Longleaf years ago, only thing I can remember is a par 3 with a hedge in the middle, couldn't see the green. Talamore had the Lama's don't know if they still do that or not.
Mid-Pines was a fun course but really loved Pine Needles.
Heard they shut down the Pit, loved playing it. -
Maxwell Silver III Mar 3, 2016
Bench Warmer
I believe this weekend and ACC tour. will shake up some things nationally, any of the top 8-10 team could move up or down , only thing for sure is wake and state play next week. The winner of Duke/UNC could move up, the loser should they go out early in ACC could drop 3-4 spots-
Nationally the chess board will be set up this weekend, next week (tournament week) is when the pieces start moving around. -
StunGunn Mar 3, 2016
Sports Legend
trying to predict NCAA seeds:probably way off but here goes
east:1-Villonova 2-UNC 3-Indiana 4-Maryland----- west 1-Mich St. 2-Oklahoma 3-utah 4-Arizona
south: 1-Virginia 2-Xavier 3-West Va. 4-Iowa midwest1-Kansas 2-Miami 3-Oregon 4-Duke
Top 4 1- Kansas 2- Mich St.3- Virginia 4- Villonova
the national guys (Palm, Lunardi) predict the bracketology each year - they update every 24 to 48 hours- I will update after ACC tour.
would like imput from others-
can't wait for the opening weekend of NCAA tournament
— Posted by Maxwell Silver IIII agree about MSU and Kansas being 1-seeds, and maybe UVA as well. I think Duke will be at least a 3, maybe even a 2 if they beat Carolina on Saturday (and I think they will, unfortunately), as well as make a good showing in the ACCT, which K places a lot of importance on. My gut tells me Carolina may drop to a 3 seed. I don't know about the other teams yet - the ACC has been erratic as usual, let alone what's going on in the other conferences. Love this time of year, but hate that it will be over in one short month.
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Maxwell Silver III Mar 3, 2016
Bench Warmer
trying to predict NCAA seeds:probably way off but here goes
east:1-Villonova 2-UNC 3-Indiana 4-Maryland----- west 1-Mich St. 2-Oklahoma 3-utah 4-Arizona
south: 1-Virginia 2-Xavier 3-West Va. 4-Iowa midwest1-Kansas 2-Miami 3-Oregon 4-Duke
Top 4 1- Kansas 2- Mich St.3- Virginia 4- Villonova
the national guys (Palm, Lunardi) predict the bracketology each year - they update every 24 to 48 hours- I will update after ACC tour.
would like imput from others-
can't wait for the opening weekend of NCAA tournament -
DIAMONDBISHOP Mar 3, 2016
Towel Boy
Max I have a baseball swing. LOL. Love to watch the game, but never really was serious about playing. Worked at Longleaf during the summer, and grew up about a block from Mid Pines.
— Posted by Toddler10-21Golf ain't that hard, T. Hit it in the fairway, drop it on the green, and put it in. How hard can it be? lol
I can crush a golf ball, just don't know where it's going (baseball swing). Generally, I start yelling fore as I start my swing. Takes a lot of practice like anything else. :-) -
Toddler10-21 Mar 2, 2016
Sports Legend
Max I have a baseball swing. LOL. Love to watch the game, but never really was serious about playing. Worked at Longleaf during the summer, and grew up about a block from Mid Pines.
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Maxwell Silver III Mar 2, 2016
Bench Warmer
Highway 5 near as my Dad calls it, Hamlet/Jackson. LOL!!
— Posted by Toddler10-21ever play golf at Pinehurst C.C.
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Maxwell Silver III Mar 2, 2016
Bench Warmer
turning in gunny PT comes early in the morning.waiting for the NCSU-Syracuse saturday to come on- the previous game Georgetown/Butler went into overtime-thought they would put State game 5.2, turn over and they were showing GT/Butler on both channels-couldn't understand why they didn't have the local game on at one- ???
— Posted by GUNNY III
I watched the 'Cuse/State game in its entirety. I have TWC maybe you have dish? State played tough but Gbinije found another gear in that game. He won it for Syracuse. Watching the Carolina/Cuse game now. Sloppy game. I think Roy and Boeheim are both disgusted.
— Posted by StunGunn
— Posted by GUNNY III
Hey Gunny. Agree about paying all that $$$ for cable. I'd ditch cable if it wasn't for sports. Also agree about WRAL switching to the peacoock (censors) - don't like it at all. Don't watch NBC except for Olympics and Sunday night FB if it's a good game. Like Blue Bloods as well. Have a good one. Gunny!
— Posted by StunGunnif a cable company wanted to get in on the ground
have a sports package only-at a reasonable price- sats/cable like to split them up in packages
give me all sports nothin else I'm in. -
StunGunn Mar 2, 2016
Sports Legend
Highway 5 near as my Dad calls it, Hamlet/Jackson. LOL!!
— Posted by Toddler10-21Small world, right T and Max!
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Toddler10-21 Mar 2, 2016
Sports Legend
Highway 5 near as my Dad calls it, Hamlet/Jackson. LOL!!
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StunGunn Mar 2, 2016
Sports Legend
turning in gunny PT comes early in the morning.waiting for the NCSU-Syracuse saturday to come on- the previous game Georgetown/Butler went into overtime-thought they would put State game 5.2, turn over and they were showing GT/Butler on both channels-couldn't understand why they didn't have the local game on at one- ???
— Posted by GUNNY III
I watched the 'Cuse/State game in its entirety. I have TWC maybe you have dish? State played tough but Gbinije found another gear in that game. He won it for Syracuse. Watching the Carolina/Cuse game now. Sloppy game. I think Roy and Boeheim are both disgusted.
— Posted by StunGunn
— Posted by GUNNY IIIHey Gunny. Agree about paying all that $$$ for cable. I'd ditch cable if it wasn't for sports. Also agree about WRAL switching to the peacoock (censors) - don't like it at all. Don't watch NBC except for Olympics and Sunday night FB if it's a good game. Like Blue Bloods as well. Have a good one. Gunny!
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GUNNY III Feb 29, 2016
Towel Boy
waiting for the NCSU-Syracuse saturday to come on- the previous game Georgetown/Butler went into overtime-thought they would put State game 5.2, turn over and they were showing GT/Butler on both channels-couldn't understand why they didn't have the local game on at one- ???
— Posted by GUNNY III
I watched the 'Cuse/State game in its entirety. I have TWC maybe you have dish? State played tough but Gbinije found another gear in that game. He won it for Syracuse. Watching the Carolina/Cuse game now. Sloppy game. I think Roy and Boeheim are both disgusted.
— Posted by StunGunnturning in gunny PT comes early in the morning.
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GUNNY III Feb 29, 2016
Towel Boy
waiting for the NCSU-Syracuse saturday to come on- the previous game Georgetown/Butler went into overtime-thought they would put State game 5.2, turn over and they were showing GT/Butler on both channels-couldn't understand why they didn't have the local game on at one- ???
— Posted by GUNNY III
I watched the 'Cuse/State game in its entirety. I have TWC maybe you have dish? State played tough but Gbinije found another gear in that game. He won it for Syracuse. Watching the Carolina/Cuse game now. Sloppy game. I think Roy and Boeheim are both disgusted.
— Posted by StunGunnI had direct I just got fed up with, paying a lot of money and not getting any value, don't watch TV that much, a few shows NCSI, BlueBloods, I just bought one of those 75 dollar antenna's and get about 25 channels- will go to BB and FB games
and watch some of those on TV, if its on espn type channel just go to a sports bar.
wonder when wral will realize they don't have the Masters and Sunday afternoon football, guess they can just talk to that rooster(peacoc)some more -
StunGunn Feb 29, 2016
Sports Legend
waiting for the NCSU-Syracuse saturday to come on- the previous game Georgetown/Butler went into overtime-thought they would put State game 5.2, turn over and they were showing GT/Butler on both channels-couldn't understand why they didn't have the local game on at one- ???
— Posted by GUNNY IIII watched the 'Cuse/State game in its entirety. I have TWC maybe you have dish? State played tough but Gbinije found another gear in that game. He won it for Syracuse. Watching the Carolina/Cuse game now. Sloppy game. I think Roy and Boeheim are both disgusted.
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GUNNY III Feb 29, 2016
Towel Boy
waiting for the NCSU-Syracuse saturday to come on- the previous game Georgetown/Butler went into overtime-thought they would put State game 5.2, turn over and they were showing GT/Butler on both channels-couldn't understand why they didn't have the local game on at one- ???
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Maxwell Silver III Feb 29, 2016
Bench Warmer
May go to Greensboro and watch the women this year, not going to DC but got to get tournament action- Watch some CIAA, very entertaining-fox 50 showed quarters and semi's but not the finals-maybe something contractual.
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Maxwell Silver III Feb 28, 2016
Bench Warmer
Max I'm from Southern Pines and I still remember getting run over by Tim Worely from Lumberton by junior year at Pinecrest. LOL!!
I have seen tapes of Dennis Smith all I can say is that I cant wait!!
— Posted by Toddler10-21I lived off hwy 5 in Pinehurst back in the 90's for about 5 years, yea am hoping next year will be a good one, look like the Martins were trying to take over that game yesterday-like to see more set plays and movement.
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Toddler10-21 Feb 27, 2016
Sports Legend
Max I'm from Southern Pines and I still remember getting run over by Tim Worely from Lumberton by junior year at Pinecrest. LOL!!
I have seen tapes of Dennis Smith all I can say is that I cant wait!! -
Maxwell Silver III Feb 27, 2016
Bench Warmer
One thing about Rowan is that he tries to me to do things that he isn't good at like driving to the basket. Just stick to taking your outside shots. Mav just watch Scoot wood tapes and you will be fine. I thought Abdu would be a monster this year, but hasn't been consistent. Twins play hard, but will get better throughout the years. Miss Lacy and Washington big time. Dennis Smith is the real deal. Go Pack!!
— Posted by Toddler10-21
Heard Smith was the #1 PG in his class. Huge get for the Pack. Rowan should still be in HS, so some bad decisions are understandable. He'll be a better player next year from his playing time this year. Scott Wood was a stud. Remember his FT streak? I saw a piece WRAL did on him in the practice gym. He hit shots while riding an exercise bike, from upstairs, and made other unreal shots. Kid was s great shooter.
Abu has been good in most games. I'm more surprised at Anya's play - thought he'd be better. Twins are good but inconsistent. State will be better next year. Don't see Cat coming back.
— Posted by StunGunnI agree Rowan will be better next could be as good as Scott Wood, he will learn his limitation , the Martin have progressed a lot will be better next year.
With Henderson coming back, kid from Charlotte and Smith look for the Pack to be better.
I grew up Robeson and Cumberland area, talked to a lot of people that say Dennis Smith is a class kid.
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If someone keeps referring to themselves as a lawyer and are always explaining the law, you would think that they would have a very lucrative career as an attorney but instead settle for being a talk show host - kind of speaks to their ability as a lawyer
— Posted by Maxwell Silver III
Speaks to his self confidence as well. If he really had any, he wouldn't have to remind everyone on a DAILY basis that he "covered the ACC for 30 years" (which means he started when he was 18, making that statement BS), how he owned his own business, how his radio show is the only state-wide sports show, his "lovely and talented" wife, being a lawyer, yadda, yadda. He mentioned last week that Hayes Purmar (spelling) is leaving. Too bad - Hayes does a terrific job and seems very down to earth. I'll miss him - not that he got much air time with that inflated ego he works for.
— Posted by StunGunn