Summer pick-up game report #3

[SoonerNorm]

I don't think they have the field set yet which is a little worrisome. I am just hoping we can get at least one decent game out of the deal. 23 mentioned a few weeks ago that Arizona State might be involved, but I found a blog saying they are in it in 2010? So who knows...

I am also hoping we get somebody good in the all-college.

That tourney does not impress me.

 

[BigTime]

That tourney does not impress me.

Really? I enjoy the atmosphere (half OU/half OSU) with the chance to play in an NBA arena. I also think it allows some OU fans that don't make it down to Norman a chance to see the team play.

We have the premier game this year, so I am hoping we get somebody formidable.

 

[campbest]

While it would be fun to travel to Alaska, really hope we don't play there unless they strengthen the tournament. The last few years have been a complete joke, it really has lost its luster. You could any of those teams at the LNC anytime of the year...huge waste of time and money.

http://www.adn.com/sports/shootout/story/459560.html

 

[MsProudSooner]

While it would be fun to travel to Alaska, really hope we don't play there unless they strengthen the tournament. The last few years have been a complete joke, it really has lost its luster. You could any of those teams at the LNC anytime of the year...huge waste of time and money.

http://www.adn.com/sports/shootout/story/459560.html

We are definitely going to Alaska. Coach Betts mentioned it at the Caravan in Tulsa.

 

[BigTime]

While it would be fun to travel to Alaska, really hope we don't play there unless they strengthen the tournament. The last few years have been a complete joke, it really has lost its luster. You could any of those teams at the LNC anytime of the year...huge waste of time and money.

http://www.adn.com/sports/shootout/story/459560.html

No you can't. Tournaments give you extra games. Which means more wins and more experience. I hope we play no matter what....

That said, I am with you in that it would be much better if there was at least a decent field up there.

 

[BigTime]

We are definitely going to Alaska. Coach Betts mentioned it at the Caravan in Tulsa.

Did he say anything about who else was going to be there?

 

[campbest]

We are definitely going to Alaska. Coach Betts mentioned it at the Caravan in Tulsa.

That sucks.

BigTime - OU could just host a small-school jamboree during the early part of the preseason. That effectively would be the same thing as going to Alaska...

 

[BigTime]

That sucks.

BigTime - OU could just host a small-school jamboree during the early part of the preseason. That effectively would be the same thing as going to Alaska...

True. But let's wait and see who the field is before we call it a waste. ESPN at least acted like there may be some decent teams in it:

Cobb said he has five teams signed up for 2009 and four for 2010, including a few traditional powers. He hopes the Shootout's tradition and community support will keep the tournament alive for years to come.

 

[campbest]

True. But let's wait and see who the field is before we call it a waste. ESPN at least acted like there may be some decent teams in it:

Does the NCAA still have the rule where you can only play in so many preseason tournaments every few years? If so, that would be another reason I would be against going to Anchorage...you're giving up the opportunity to play in a really solid preseason tournament for the "Alaska Shootout" (I refuse to use the word "Great").

 

[sharp1]

what does this have to do with th summer workouts?

 

[AdaSooner]

Another great report, BT! Much appreciated!!!

 

[wheelroute]

Top notch BigTime. Very appreciated.

 

[boomerhoops]

What about Kyle Hardrick?

 

[BigTime]

What about Kyle Hardrick?

Welcome to the board, boomerhoops!

Kyle was mentioned last update as having to take an English course before enrolling at OU. I haven't heard anything since then. Hope he comes in quickly though. We are going to need all the post depth that we can get next year.

 

[Cheno]

What about Kyle Hardrick?

Boomer welcome to the board and keep coming back...we need some fresh blood around here!!!!!

 

[SoonerNorm]

Boomer welcome to the board and keep coming back...we need some fresh blood around here!!!!!

Exactly! New faces are always welcome.

 

[OUHoops]

What about Kyle Hardrick?

As has been said, welcome. Don't be a stranger. Cool username, too.

 

[MsProudSooner]

Did he say anything about who else was going to be there?

No mention of what other teams would be there. He did mention that AZ and AK would be coming to LNC, though.

 

[JDSooners]

Why is the work pick bolded and red?

 

[tomkar98]

Why is the work pick bolded and red?

b/c BT tried to search that thread and the Font color changes to red when do that. Also, remains that way, even in a quote.