"Emoji Man" Named SID at Montana

[citygriz]

In a stunning and unexpected press conference Monday, President Seth Bodnar announced the hiring of maroonandsilver, a.k.a "emoji man," as the new Sports Information Director at the University of Montana.

Asked about the sudden decision, Bodar said: "We liked his attitude. In response to another persistent rabble-rouser on the same board, insisting on a roster for our men's basketball team, emoji man made us realize, we didn't have to address the problem. We could attack the rabble-rouser!

"We were extremely impressed the way emoji man used his emojis and wide variety of snide put-downs and insults to attack the rabble-rouser. But it ran deeper than that.

"We realized, 'Who needs a roster if you can be there in person?' We saw this as an incentive to lure people to fill the seats at Dahlberg.

"Besides, if you can't fly 2000 miles round-trip on a Tuesday night to see an intra-squad scrimmage, what kind of fan are you anyway? We want only true-blue maroon and silver fans."

Asked if the athletic department had any intention of putting out a full roster, Bodnar said an announcement on that issue would be forthcoming at the beginning of the new year.

"I understand we have a pretty good team," he said. "And if we make it back to the NCAA tournament, those irritable sports journalists will probably insist on a roster. So yes, you'll see one.

"Eventually."

 

[BelierPeaux]

Well done.

 

[Zirg]

In a stunning and unexpected press conference Monday, President Seth Bodnar announced the hiring of maroonandsilver, a.k.a "emoji man," as the new Sports Information Director at the University of Montana.

Asked about the sudden decision, Bodar said: "We liked his attitude. In response to another persistent rabble-rouser on the same board, insisting on a roster for our men's basketball team, emoji man made us realize, we didn't have to address the problem. We could attack the rabble-rouser!

"We were extremely impressed the way emoji man used his emojis and wide variety of snide put-downs and insults to attack the rabble-rouser. But it ran deeper than that.

"We realized, 'Who needs a roster if you can be there in person?' We saw this as an incentive to lure people to fill the seats at Dahlberg.

"Besides, if you can't fly 2000 miles round-trip on a Tuesday night to see an intra-squad scrimmage, what kind of fan are you anyway? We want only true-blue maroon and silver fans."

Asked if the athletic department had any intention of putting out a full roster, Bodnar said an announcement on that issue would be forthcoming at the beginning of the new year.

"I understand we have a pretty good team," he said. "And if we make it back to the NCAA tournament, those irritable sports journalists will probably insist on a roster. So yes, you'll see one.

"Eventually."

Good stuff, Citay. I don't totally understand this reference/joke but I know you are being funny. I missed the scrimmage so please forgive me, but I will be at every legit home Griz b-ball game this year (as I have been to 98% of home games for the last 30 yrs). I know you don't live in MT and can't attend every home game (like I can), but I still respect your devotion even if we don't always agree. I consider you to be the 2nd-most passionate Griz b-ball fan alive.

Honest question:what % to you put the Griz being in the NCAA tourney this tourney? I'll provide my opinion if anyone asks for it.

 

[citygriz]

Zirg:

I rate our chances of a post-season berth extremely high.

Two concerns.

--Three-point shooting.

--Replacement for Krslovic.

Back in the day, at the outset of the three-point line, Mike Montgomery said, "Anybody who looks down at the three-point line before a shot will have a seat on the bench."

My God, I see Steph Curry almost every game looking down at the three-point line before he shoots. Turns out, Monty was old-school--and Monty was also DeCuire's mentor. To this day I'm not sure DeCuire really believes in the three-point shot. And remember, a team reflects its coach.

As for our bigs, I'm thrilled with the three freshman bigs--Kramer, Carter and Anderson. I hope either Anderson or Carter plays this year, while the other redshirts. But our success come tournament time will absolutely depend on their development over the course of the regular season. Akoh cannot carry the load up front by himself.

 

[marooncoloredglasses]

Citay: you made a better case for a needing a roster when you said Kramer should redshirt this year. It's pretty difficult to redshirt two years in a row.

 

[astutegriz]

Zirg:

I rate our chances of a post-season berth extremely high.

Two concerns.

--Three-point shooting.

--Replacement for Krslovic.

Back in the day, at the outset of the three-point line, Mike Montgomery said, "Anybody who looks down at the three-point line before a shot will have a seat on the bench."

My God, I see Steph Curry almost every game looking down at the three-point line before he shoots. Turns out, Monty was old-school--and Monty was also DeCuire's mentor. To this day I'm not sure DeCuire really believes in the three-point shot. And remember, a team reflects its coach.

As for our bigs, I'm thrilled with the three freshman bigs--Kramer, Carter and Anderson. I hope either Anderson or Carter plays this year, while the other redshirts. But our success come tournament time will absolutely depend on their development over the course of the regular season. Akoh cannot carry the load up front by himself.

I agree a true big developing would be huge (pun intended), but don’t forget Dorsey helping up front. He can play lots of places, including low when need be. Versatile both offensively and defensively.

 

[Zirg]

Zirg:

I rate our chances of a post-season berth extremely high.

Two concerns.

--Three-point shooting.

--Replacement for Krslovic.

Back in the day, at the outset of the three-point line, Mike Montgomery said, "Anybody who looks down at the three-point line before a shot will have a seat on the bench."

My God, I see Steph Curry almost every game looking down at the three-point line before he shoots. Turns out, Monty was old-school--and Monty was also DeCuire's mentor. To this day I'm not sure DeCuire really believes in the three-point shot. And remember, a team reflects its coach.

As for our bigs, I'm thrilled with the three freshman bigs--Kramer, Carter and Anderson. I hope either Anderson or Carter plays this year, while the other redshirts. But our success come tournament time will absolutely depend on their development over the course of the regular season. Akoh cannot carry the load up front by himself.

I didn't ask "post-season" berth. I asked about an NCAA berth. Yeah, so if the Griz win the regular -season
(let's say),but lose one game in the BSC tourney and make the NIT,that qualifies as "post-season', but I will not be happy with that this year. We,clearly, have the best team in the Big Sky at this point, but with no home-court tourney advantage, and being one bad-game in the tourney away from the entire season going to waste, nothing (about making the NCAA tourney) is a sure-thing. My realistic NCAA appearance % is:40%, which is a really strong, high % in theory, but I bet most people's expectations are higher. There's a lot of teams and a lot of unknowns (for all teams) and a lot that can wipe that away quickly.