2023 Recruiting: Taylor Bol Bowen

[imno1]

I usually don’t get involved here but I think those who attend first night are some of the most die hard. Why else attend a pretty meaningless event

 

[brihman]

It’s not that big of a deal I don’t get why it’s such a big topic. Go or don’t go it doesn’t matter!

Get out here, First Night is definitely your thing. You discuss it every year obsessively, ad infinitim.

 

[BGesus4]

It’s very tempting to post how I live for First Night to punish those of you who choose not to use the ignore button (or don’t manually ignore).

you guys are arguing with a toddler about the fact that dragons don’t exist

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Here, I'll help: as previously stated, we're in really, really good shape here. Made him a priority early. And I think we'll get both him & Griffiths.

Valiant effort Matrim. I salute you. Unfortunately stupidity on this board appears to be quite resilient.

With regards to the actual subject of this thread, do we have a feeling TBB and Gavin will commit sooner rather than later or is this more likely to be a Summer 2022 development?

 

[Sibeerian]

This thread really went into the toilet. We need the games to start so threads can go into the toilet during the regular season.

 

[Huskyforlife]

First Night is the highlight of the season. The intra-squad scrimmage is the best part.

 

[Fatroony5]

Here, I'll help: as previously stated, we're in really, really good shape here. Made him a priority early. And I think we'll get both him & Griffiths.

I love that the staff truly prioritizes local talent, rather than coming in late and expecting the local talent to commit. Lots of good talent in the northeast these days, seems like they’re trying to build a wall and get exactly who they want from the region. No need to really get outside of that (for now)….

 

[tennmike]

This is like wrestling with a pig, but I am 100% certain that if we went through those threads we wouldn't find a shred of evidence for your claim.

"WOW!!!! THIS IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING A UCONN FAN!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN WINNING A TOURNAMENT GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!" said no UConn MBB fan ever in the history of the world.

"Emotionally invested"? Your strawman is so weak, Ajou Deng could knock it over. Honestly, the person who's most "emotionally invested" in First Night, as @Waquoit pointed out, is YOU.

"Never wrestle with a pigs. You both get dirty, and the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

 

[ctchamps]

I'm hijacking this thread to indicate I would love to see Taylor Bol Bowen become a Husky in the future. Lot of potential. Thanks to all who keep us informed over his recruitment.

To continue with this thread I think most of us fit into some category of narcissism. For instance many of us are attention seekers. Hence the explosion of media forms such as Facebook, Tik Tok, Twitter, blogs, etc. Many of us desire approval. Hence the desire for getting likes or followers.

The following is a good article about narcissism if anyone is interested. I like the article because it expresses the trait as a continuum. Each of you can decide where you (or others) fit on the continuum.

Is narcissism common? The answer may surprise you

The one thing that the article omits is malignant narcissism. "It isn’t recognized as a formal diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). But many psychologists and mental health experts have used this term to describe a specific set of personality traits." For the sake of completeness (as opposed to anyone in this forum fitting this trait) the following article offers a good explanation:

Unpacking Malignant Narcissism

Malignant narcissism could include aspects of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) alongside a mix of antisocial, paranoid and sadistic personality disorder traits.

 

[huskymedic]

Imagine my excitement when I saw this thread had a bunch of new replies. Silly me, thinking they’d be about TBB.

 

[husky429]

Dropped a few spots. Has more to do with previously underevaluated guys like Buzelis rising than Bowen dropping. Not bad at all thougg

 

[superjohn]

Dropped a few spots. Has more to do with previously underevaluated guys like Buzelis rising than Bowen dropping. Not bad at all thougg

He's also a legit 6'9, they have his height listed all over the place.

 

[kansashusky]

Kentucky coming to visit him this week.

 

[husky99]

I don’t think anyone has a problem with it not being your thing. I think the issue is you said it’s not your thing in like 5 straight posts while telling everyone how much they love it.

That is his jam. False narrative = deflect....

 

[CL82]

Or, hear me out, Chief’s idiotic First Night comments and those of us egging him on propelled a moribund thread and had the effect of inviting more TBB-related posts aimed at drowning out Chief’s idiotic First Night comments and those of us egging him on.

You’re welcome.

Uh... okay, I guess.

 

[seeya27]

 

[Ricker]

So are we saying that Hurley was with Clingan at a 6am workout, was at Storrs doing extended interviews with Fanta, AND goes 3 hours to Brewster each way to visit those kids, ALL TODAY. That is a head coach with ambition who is 'All In'. Count me impressed. Plus we have been with Edwards and Wilcher, Westry, reports we are seeing Chatman in Minn this week, and, I think I recall Castle as well. Consider it's essentially 3 hours to Brewster, spend an hour or 2 at Brewster, and then 3 hours back or travel elsewhere. That is essentially an 8 hour day on top of having a full day before he went!! Who else on the Boneyard worked that hard today?

 

[djct1999]

So are we saying that Hurley was with Clingan at a 6am workout, was at Storrs doing extended interviews with Fanta, AND goes 3 hours to Brewster each way to visit those kids, ALL TODAY. That is a head coach with ambition who is 'All In'. Count me impressed. Plus we have been with Edwards and Wilcher, Westry, reports we are seeing Chatman in Minn this week, and, I think I recall Castle as well. Consider it's essentially 3 hours to Brewster, spend an hour or 2 at Brewster, and then 3 hours back or travel elsewhere. That is essentially an 8 hour day on top of having a full day before he went!! Who else on the Boneyard worked that hard today?

No one. Hurley is the hardest worker in the business. And those who matter know. How much did it mean to the Clingan's to have him show up at 6am? Not many would do that. Our coach always does. Actions are louder than words. He shows these kids time and time again.

 

[SteelCT]

But how many toes does he have in?

 

[brihman]

Did he take the stairs?

But how many toes does he have in?

 

[nomar]

So are we saying that Hurley was with Clingan at a 6am workout, was at Storrs doing extended interviews with Fanta, AND goes 3 hours to Brewster each way to visit those kids, ALL TODAY. That is a head coach with ambition who is 'All In'. Count me impressed. Plus we have been with Edwards and Wilcher, Westry, reports we are seeing Chatman in Minn this week, and, I think I recall Castle as well. Consider it's essentially 3 hours to Brewster, spend an hour or 2 at Brewster, and then 3 hours back or travel elsewhere. That is essentially an 8 hour day on top of having a full day before he went!! Who else on the Boneyard worked that hard today?

LMK when he both works a full-time job and finds time to post drivel on a college men's basketball message board.

 

[Watchdog]

But how many toes does he have in?

All twelve.....he's like a cat with a little extra.

 

[imno1]

But how many toes does he have in?

Pretty sure Coach has an extra toe or 2

 

[Storrs South]

 

[Mr. French]

LMK when he both works a full-time job and finds time to post drivel on a college men's basketball message board.

He already does - his handle is Chief00.

Edit: My mistake, I think Chief is actually BOB Hurley. Dan is @August_West.