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ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:24 pm
by ponyinNC
Eff Jeff Goodman...

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/jeff-goodman/post?id=3184

"...Landing Myles Turner would send a strong message regarding Rick Barnes' recruiting power.

No team has shocked the country quite as much as Rick Barnes and the Texas Longhorns. Sure, no one expected Wichita State to be undefeated at this point, but the Shockers returned the core of a team that went to the Final Four a year ago. Villanova’s success has been surprising, but Jay Wright also returned the majority from a team that went dancing last season.

Texas appeared likely to be headed for an NIT berth -- or even a return trip to the CBI this season. The Longhorns were decimated in the offseason, losing their top four scorers from a team that couldn’t even make the NIT.

Instead, life is good in Austin, Texas, for 59-year-old Barnes. No one is missing Myck Kabongo, who declared for the NBA draft and is playing in the D-League. No one is talking about how Sheldon McClellan (Miami) and Julien Lewis (Fresno State) transferred elsewhere -- or how Ioannis Papapetrou decided to leave abruptly and play pro ball back in his homeland of Greece.

Texas is 20-6 and sits in second place in the Big 12 behind perennial league power Kansas. The Longhorns are a team this season, with chemistry, physical toughness and mental resolve.

But a ceiling remains on this team, one that still lacks a true superstar...."

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:26 pm
by ponyinNC
SMU would have 2 superstars....

who wants to be Carmelo when you can be LeBron/Wade...and get rings!

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:27 pm
by East Coast Mustang
Someone needs to show Myles this link and tell him to check the box scores for attendance: http://texassports.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball

Does he really want to play in a 1/2 full arena every night?

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:41 pm
by ojaipony
This is where he'll end up. He thinks he's the next Kevin Durant - he idolizes him. Probably was always Texas (I hope they get creamed by Kansas and completely melt down here at the end - would like to play them in the tourney).

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:43 pm
by Nacho
shocking that espn would want him to play for ut.

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:45 pm
by StallionsModelT
Tuck Fexas.

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:57 pm
by SMU 86
East Coast Mustang wrote:Someone needs to show Myles this link and tell him to check the box scores for attendance: http://texassports.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball

Does he really want to play in a 1/2 full arena every night?

Where he goes may have nothing to do with attendance.

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:59 pm
by SMU 86
ojaipony wrote:This is where he'll end up. He thinks he's the next Kevin Durant - he idolizes him. Probably was always Texas (I hope they get creamed by Kansas and completely melt down here at the end - would like to play them in the tourney).

Would surprise me if he did decide to sign with Texas.

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:04 pm
by Pony ^
I wouldn't be surprised at all. It's actually a good fit in my opinion. Barnes has had several 1 and dones at this position

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:12 pm
by LA_Mustang
SMU 86 wrote:Would surprise me if he did decide to sign with Texas.

I will be very surprised if he DOESN'T sign with Texas.

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:21 pm
by StallionsModelT
Rock Chalk Jayhawk IMO.

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:48 pm
by SMU Section F
LA_Mustang wrote:
SMU 86 wrote:Would surprise me if he did decide to sign with Texas.

I will be very surprised if he DOESN'T sign with Texas.

I agree. I think he's Texas' to lose.

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:51 pm
by ojaipony
StallionsModelT wrote:Tuck Fexas.


I'll "second" that motion.

He needs to talk to ED.

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:19 pm
by SMUstangs22
StallionsModelT wrote:Tuck Fexas.
StallionsModelT wrote:Tuck Fexas.


this...

and tuck fcu, and nuck forth texas, and ruck fice.

Re: ESPN - Why the Longhorns need Myles Turner

PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:28 pm
by BIGHORSE
He would look better in red and blue with a Mustang, than that ugly puke orange

with a cow. :wink: