Real interesting.It sure read that way. Some interesting “quotes” in there
Real interesting.It sure read that way. Some interesting “quotes” in there
More on Fran's current meltdown:Looks like Fran didn't find it too funny:
Real funny. I'm sure he thinks a lot of you too. It is ironic how many people on here want to make jokes about Hutcherson. Then say he needs to have thick skin. Probably the same whiners that badmouthed Curbelo for being a ball hog and getting way to much playing time last year, that are now worried he could transfer to Kentucky. What a joke. I'm sure any player would love getting on here and reading jokes about them. Classy.I would change some things. Here is my ideal 2021-2022 Fighting Illini starting lineup:
No. 1 Guard- Austin Hutcherson
No. 2 Guard- Austin Hutcherson
No. 3 Guard/Forward- Austin Hutcherson
No. 4 Forward- Austin Hutcherson
No. 5 Forward/Center- Austin Hutcherson
There are a couple of a major differences.
1) If you have a contract with team A, you can not unilaterally choose to transfer to team B.
2) Before it seemed like only the 5* players got a visit from the bagman. Now I expect that every 4* will expect a non-trivial payment. I also expect the bidding wars on the 5* players to go much higher than before.
If I had a vote, I would (1) prohibit Hutch jokes, (2) prohibit the phrase “asking for a friend,” but (3) allow us to call each other jackasses on occasion. This is the platform on which I am running for Loyalty office.Real funny. I'm sure he thinks a lot of you too. It is ironic how many people on here want to make jokes about Hutcherson. Then say he needs to have thick skin. Probably the same whiners that badmouthed Curbelo for being a ball hog and getting way to much playing time last year, that are now worried he could transfer to Kentucky. What a joke. I'm sure any player would love getting on here and reading jokes about them. Classy.
How many Hutch's does it take to screw in a lightbulb?...asking for a friend.If I had a vote, I would (1) prohibit Hutch jokes, (2) prohibit the phrase “asking for a friend,” but (3) allow us to call each other jackasses on occasion. This is the platform on which I am running for Loyalty office.
I try to never put players down. They chose the Illini and I respect that. I may not think some players are all that great....but I keep that to myself!Real funny. I'm sure he thinks a lot of you too. It is ironic how many people on here want to make jokes about Hutcherson. Then say he needs to have thick skin. Probably the same whiners that badmouthed Curbelo for being a ball hog and getting way to much playing time last year, that are now worried he could transfer to Kentucky. What a joke. I'm sure any player would love getting on here and reading jokes about them. Classy.
If I had a vote, I would (1) prohibit Hutch jokes, (2) prohibit the phrase “asking for a friend,” but (3) allow us to call each other jackasses on occasion. This is the platform on which I am running for Loyalty office.
People are not making fun of Hutch. They are making fun of the posters that believe he is the second coming of the messiah with their outlandish posts.I try to never put players down. They chose the Illini and I respect that. I may not think some players are all that great....but I keep that to myself!
Real funny. I'm sure he thinks a lot of you too. It is ironic how many people on here want to make jokes about Hutcherson. Then say he needs to have thick skin. Probably the same whiners that badmouthed Curbelo for being a ball hog and getting way to much playing time last year, that are now worried he could transfer to Kentucky. What a joke. I'm sure any player would love getting on here and reading jokes about them. Classy.
Can we put out a loyalty Public Service Announcement letting all posters know that Hutch jokes aren’t directed at him or demeaning.
The jokes are meant for the few posters who drank an extra helping of orange koolaid and gave overly optimistic projections for his stats next year based off of limited practice/back recovery reports.
Most (if not all) posters are actively rooting for him and hope he is great.
Edit: Doc beat me to it.
That might be the intent, but it doesn't necessarily come across that way.
Are you sure that is how he would take it? I doubt that is the way you would take it if your name was being used as the brunt of a joke every day.People are not making fun of Hutch. They are making fun of the posters that believe he is the second coming of the messiah with their outlandish posts.
CUTE. Smartest thing you've said regarding the matter. You lighten up.
CUTE. Smartest thing you've said regarding the matter. You lighten up.
This could be for another thread but, I heard he is being considered for the AC job.Schadenfreude is not everyone's bag. Some get it and love it, some are angered and put off. (See: Fran McCaffery)
I think Dan has a pretty good handle on posts that cross the line or have obvious mal intent.
Comedy is in the eye, ear, and mind of the beholder.
There are actually people that think Dane Cook, Larry the Cable Guy, and Carrot Top are funny.
There is no ill intent towards Hutch.
You can have our "a more athletic Larry Bird" when you pry it from our cold, dead keyboards.
Chin has seen him in practice. So he went somewhere he could get more guaranteed coaching time.This could be for another thread but, I heard he is being considered for the AC job.
Are you saying that Hutch is a snowflake? That he can’t handle good-natured fun. Plus, why do you think he would actually read this forum. That seems pretty lame.Are you sure that is how he would take it? I doubt that is the way you would take it if your name was being used as the brunt of a joke every day.
I don't think much of certain posters, but tend to keep my own counsel on that.I try to never put players down. They chose the Illini and I respect that. I may not think some players are all that great....but I keep that to myself!
Nice to hear him keep focusing on “Coach Underwood” for those worried about his relationship with Chin posing a problem.