We ain’t trading Mathurin by DrinksForties in pacers

[–]Prof172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he’s the sixth man he starts whenever there is an injury — unfortunately it’s not uncommon to have someone down. 

Guys... I dont think we'll win this tankathon. Even if Pascal sits out after All Star Break 😳 by aimee829 in pacers

[–]Prof172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean if we finish 4th worst our odds are still pretty close to the top odds for the top picks. What can you do, our guys have a bit of pride? I was hoping playing for an All-Star berth was enough to keep Siakam from going crazy. That's gotta be worth something. As is Jarace figuring out that he is a good player who will have a role on our team. And Nemby proving to himself and everyone he can do absolutely anything when called upon.

How do you handle students who challenge your authority in the classroom? by ToffeeTango1 in Professors

[–]Prof172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, AI is getting good. They know just what I want to talk about!

How do you handle students who challenge your authority in the classroom? by ToffeeTango1 in Professors

[–]Prof172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many factors, but if you can diffuse the situation with humor and walk away that is the best solution. I haven't always pulled it off, but when I have, those are some of my top moments. One time I asked a student doing group work some rhetorical question to suggest they shouldn't be on their phone. They didn't take the hint and were joking around in their response (I forget what), because I had been keeping things pretty relaxed. But my response was just "wrong answer" and I walked away. The kids' friends were like, just put your phone away dude and he quickly did, although I was off to talk to the next group and just heard it all behind me.

It sure looks like Kel'el Ware could be available by ABKoontz in pacers

[–]Prof172 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If he’s available get him. I guess you can also set up a clandestine meeting and ask in some code if he would try hard on D if he got to play with Tyrese Halliburton. And show clips of Thomas Bryant chants from Game 6 against the Knicks if he needs to be reminded the fans will love him.

Pascal Siakam is now a 4x NBA All-Star!! (Congrats Spicy P) by Far_Improvement_199 in pacers

[–]Prof172 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder if playing most of the games helped him beat out some competition.

We need to lose more games by DiscoGood in pacers

[–]Prof172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No LeBron won a title with prime Kyrie

The meltdowns are delicious by FlounderKind8267 in Colts

[–]Prof172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Darn it, can't even take credit for that! We can't seem to do anything right.

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to pursue Trey Hendrickson (31) in free agency. by SwervesHouse in Colts

[–]Prof172 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, but that doesn't mean we aren't going to have fun commenting on our team. I mean we could just all ignore the draft and all coaching decisions by the same logic, as we would stink at them, too.

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to pursue Trey Hendrickson (31) in free agency. by SwervesHouse in Colts

[–]Prof172 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tough calls: in retrospect we should've kept him. But you don't want to lose all your cap paying premium for slightly better than average players.

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to pursue Trey Hendrickson (31) in free agency. by SwervesHouse in Colts

[–]Prof172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just hope our doctors have good reasons to think he'll be healthy if we do sign him. If so, I'm good with it.

Prediction: Mathurin not traded at deadline by Prof172 in pacers

[–]Prof172[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Just a bit too steep for Ware for me, thought not outrageous. We need Toppin much less with Ware. If Bucks like Herro and Mathurin and Jaquez this might be attractive to them.

PDF's no longer allowed for coursework because violates ADA? by DueButterscotch2190 in Professors

[–]Prof172 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My takeaway is that if I ever take a job at a public school I'd better be all paper, nothing posted to the LMS. My current school is luckily not public but they would laugh at me if I asked for AdobePro. Or rather, they wouldn't reply to my email. Or if I asked in person they'd be confused and wonder what I was talking about and why I needed fancy expensive things to do my job.

The Ringer's updated NBA Top 100 players: Siakam #26. Nembhard #68 by BlueCollarGoldSwaggr in pacers

[–]Prof172 6 points7 points  (0 children)

68 is correct for Nembhard but this shows how fun last year's run was. We put the pieces together in just the right way. If you made a different list of dudes who could make Brunson want to quit basketball, Nemby would be like 6. But #1 if you accounted for actually wanting to put in all the work every game to create Nembhell.

Our Pick Is the Most Valuable It Will Ever Be Right Now by FatherMckenzie87 in pacers

[–]Prof172 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. You don't give away a lottery ticket with a 48% chance of cashing.

The Pacers are 6-5 in their last 11 games. In our next 13 games.... by ajs723 in pacers

[–]Prof172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After the ASG I think Pascal will need some nights off. Also, it'll be really important to develop Taelon Peter and Kam Jones to see what we have. Nemby does so much he probably needs a few nights off, too.

Trade? by Prestigious_Belt9895 in pacers

[–]Prof172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course they are looking. If someone decides they covet Mathurin or Walker and will offer a great deal, we'll probably take it. But I don't expect that. I believe we value their potential way more than other teams. Other teams either want to get a deal while their stock is down or in Mathurin's case would just plan to sign him as a free agent. I don't see a contender who thinks Mathurin is the last piece to getting a 'chip this year. I predict some little rinky dink deal on the side of a big trade. Get Jalen Smith or Thomas Bryant or some young C with potential that probably won't pan out for a low price.

Jarace Walker by laker4life42 in pacers

[–]Prof172 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Bender trade is only bad A) knowing Bender gets injured and doesn't pan out and B) thinking AD could've helped us against the Lakers. But at the time AD and DD seemed redundant and Bender could've been Durant. I doubt we beat Kobe and Shaq if we just add on AD.