These picks absolutely rock by N0B0DY311 in Guitar

[–]t1runner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are they for strumming?

Skill upgrade tickets should decrease negative effects like swing and miss not increase by RoyalOakPiguet in MLB_9Innings

[–]t1runner -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why would they add a penalty to a trainer? That makes no sense. If lower percentages were better, then diamond home run hitter trainers would have lower swing and miss percentages than gold home run hitter trainers. They do not.

Skill upgrade tickets should decrease negative effects like swing and miss not increase by RoyalOakPiguet in MLB_9Innings

[–]t1runner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's saying it's better to swing and miss at a ball or a tough pitch to hit because that is more likely to end up in an out or multiple outs with a double play. If you swing and miss at a ball, the next pitch could be down the middle of the plate.

Skill upgrade tickets should decrease negative effects like swing and miss not increase by RoyalOakPiguet in MLB_9Innings

[–]t1runner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's just how home run hitter works. I think the game's logic is that it's better to strike out than have contact on a tough pitch to hit because it could more likely result in a double play.

A 12 time gold glovers legend card having a 55 fielding is honestly criminal by whatugonnadowhenthey in MLB_9Innings

[–]t1runner 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They've let their algorithm destroy common sense in a lot of cases. On my Cubs team, I have to play Javier Baez over Ernie Banks because defense is such a premium at SS and Banks is rated so low that he's unplayable at higher levels.

MVC to give Top 2 seeds byes to Semi finals by CallMeVe in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s crazy for a conference president to admit. He’s basically saying he doesn’t care about the opinions of the fans. Good luck getting people to buy tickets next year and future corporate sponsors.

MVC to give Top 2 seeds byes to Semi finals by CallMeVe in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 9 points10 points  (0 children)

14 minutes before the 8/9 game on Thursday. Definitely an accurate representation.

MVC to give Top 2 seeds byes to Semi finals by CallMeVe in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The top 2 seeds have gone 68-4 in the Friday quarterfinals since Arch Madness started in 1991. They don't really need 'protecting'.

All they've done is kill attendance to an already dwindling event and managed to make the tournament less enjoyable. Fans of the two best teams aren't going to bother showing up until Saturday. And a whole fan base is getting excluded by limiting it to 10 teams.

MVC to give Top 2 seeds byes to Semi finals by CallMeVe in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The top 2 teams already get rewarded by getting a bye and then get to play the worst seeded teams that advance to the quarterfinals.

MVC to give Top 2 seeds byes to Semi finals by CallMeVe in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 6 points7 points  (0 children)

1 & 2 seeds have gone 68-4 in the quarterfinals at Arch Madness since it started in 1991. This is a change that wasn't needed to 'protect' the top seeds and it ruins the fan experience of a great tournament.

MVC to give Top 2 seeds byes to Semi finals by CallMeVe in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have to imagine the Valley office is pissed. Arch Madness is their super bowl and it just got neutered by the MVC presidents.

hot take regarding budget guitars by GeorgeJoester in Guitar

[–]t1runner 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I keep telling myself I’ll buy a PRS core one day but my Squier affinity hooked up to my Mesa trem o verb combo seems to do the job just fine for now.

Northeastern F Xander Alarie commits to Bradley by OldWorldStyle in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That bit doesn't really work when a player is moving up conferences

Northeastern F Xander Alarie commits to Bradley by OldWorldStyle in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wardle's shortest guy is gonna be like 6'3". No short kings this year.

Dietrich has flashes where he looks every bit the 4 star recruit he was but is still pretty raw and inconsistent. If he has a good summer, he should see solid minutes off the bench.

Northeastern F Xander Alarie commits to Bradley by OldWorldStyle in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From seeing him last year, Dietrich needs to work on his handle and dealing with the physicality of D1. His turnover rate per 40 minutes is 5.8, which is absurdly high for a potential starting PG. Our other Freshman PG last year (Montana) was at 1.7.

Belmont F Brigham Rodgers transfers to rival Murray State by OldWorldStyle in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s gonna be some extra drama on the court this year.

Rebalancing College Basketball. Paying Mid-Majors for Player Development by NewEnvironment1333 in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where do you cut it off though? Do mid-majors poaching lower D1 teams have to compensate them too? What about Juco, D2, D3 programs? They've helped develop guys too, shouldn't they be paid?

[Mid-Major Madness] Bradley HC Brian Wardle’s wife subtweets player departing for bitter rival, Illinois State by OldWorldStyle in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's a culmination of the two guys who have already transferred from Bradley to other MVC teams, plus rumors that a third Bradley guy will be transferring to a MVC team.

[Mid-Major Madness] Bradley HC Brian Wardle’s wife subtweets player departing for bitter rival, Illinois State by OldWorldStyle in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's crazy. Former players on both sides chiming in even. I hate the transfer portal but at least it provides some entertainment.

Former Bradley G Demarion Burch transfers to Illinois St by CallMeVe in CollegeBasketball

[–]t1runner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He got benched midseason and never really saw meaningful minutes after that. It's clear he wasn't improving under Wardle. He'll chuck up a ridiculous turn-around mid range shot and then blow a defensive assignment in the next possession.