Matic Vesel (2017 PF) commits to Illinois
You can fill that void with a 6000 cal/day diet
Does Matic mean Mark in Slovenia?
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Add me to the list of AMAZED fans. The work they've done in such a short time is jaw-dropping.
Couple take-aways I get from this staff:
* Winning is something they do every day
* Underwood is not afraid of bringing in what others consider "average" talent. By that I mean that despite having some high-talent guys on the roster, he is confident he can find and develop players who fit, and win with them.
* He's not here to show results a couple years from now. Turn it around today
* He wants options, which is a sign of how good his coaching chops are. Taking our weakest position and getting some options will change how he can utilize people.
Btw, I don't expect miracles. We're in a conference with several top-25 teams, and he's only been on the job a couple months. I just like what I'm seeing.
Glory Days
- Palmetto, FL
He's not hard to find. Take him to Scheel's in Springfield.
Tisdale works at Scheel's? Last time I was there, Scheel's also had a manager named David King, a 7 footer from Havana from the 80s who played at SLU.
No worries getting stuff down from the top shelf there.
It is equivalent to Matthias
It is equivalent to Matthias
I thought that Underwood and staff could only recruit players named Mark? Maybe its only players whose names begin with an M?!!
I thought that Underwood and staff could only recruit players named Mark? Maybe its only players whose names begin with an M?!!
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Love this kids potential. These are the kind of raw players with a lot of athleticism that a great coaching mind like Underwood can help reach max potential. Some staffs in the past I couldn't make the same statement.
Very interested to see his and spicy g's progression through their careers.
Very interested to see his and spicy g's progression through their careers.
Werner on the Tay and Jay show pronounced it Ma-teek.
BirdDog9048
The Chief Lives
- Chicago, IL
Generally in that part of the world it is pronounced as -ITCH, but you can always find exceptions, such as Christian Pulisic
Ma-teek is preferred. Auto-matic it is. Props to whoever came up with that first.
haasi
- New York
Mah-TITZ
https://forvo.com/word/sl/matic/
https://forvo.com/word/sl/matic_skube/
Veh-SEEL
http://learn101.org/slovene_phrases.php
Vesel means happy. And Matic might mean "nuts" according to google translate. Should be interesting.
Christian Pulisic was born and raised (is an 18 year old finished being raised?) in the US, as was his dad, and most likely his mother. So his name is from that part of the world, but he certainly isn't. Which is why it's so exciting how good he is already. He's a home grown talent. But I wouldn't put too much stock into how they pronounce their name.
USA! USA! USA!
Interesting that the two pronouncers are a bit apart on their endings. Do we know for sure whether or not there are any diacritical marks in his name. I spend a fair amount of time in Prague, which is sort of in the neighborhood, and their C's tend to be a lot softer. Add a cedilla to the C and it gets mooshy as all get out.
Good point. I think his pronunciation is 100% American.
I think we can look forward to a lot of announcers butchering a lot of names until these guys establish themselves.
ILLINI IN NE
- Omaha,Ne.
He only takes one outside shot which is a 3 and he does shoot it right handed. At least that's what I saw.
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So with our two recent 2017 bigman additions I finally stopped feeling stung by the Tilmon debacle and decided to wander over to Tigerboard while I wait for rain this afternoon. I was stunned and am quite amused to report that they've gone batshit crazy and they are now booking their tickets to the final four in San Antonio...
Edit to add: They also got wind that it was reported they were turned down by Holtman implying there may be a preferable coach in the world to the great Zo. Someone actually mentioned that discussions with an agent to gauge interest does not mean you were actually offered the job...
Edit to add: They also got wind that it was reported they were turned down by Holtman implying there may be a preferable coach in the world to the great Zo. Someone actually mentioned that discussions with an agent to gauge interest does not mean you were actually offered the job...
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NEIlliniFan
- No longer in New England
So with our two recent 2017 bigman additions I finally stopped feeling stung by the Tilmon debacle and decided to wander over to Tigerboard while I wait for rain this afternoon. I was stunned and am quite amused to report that they've gone batshit crazy and they are now booking their tickets to the final four in San Antonio...
Edit to add: They also got wind that it was reported they were turned down by Holtman implying there may be a preferable coach in the world to the great Zo. Someone actually mentioned that discussions with an agent to gauge interest does not mean you were actually offered the job...
Hope springs eternal!
Bless their hearts.
BananaShampoo
Captain 'Paign
- Phoenix, AZ
Also, they need to play this during breaks in play when he's on the floor, or after he hits a couple nice shots in a row:
[YOUTUBE]KNi8aW8Nf6s[/YOUTUBE]
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Is it just me or...
sacraig
- The desert
Is it just me or...
Do white people all look alike to you?