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Facts? | 9:15 p.m. June 24, 2008
You might want to check "fact number 4". He has a degree? Leaving
early? como
BTW- I go to BYU and I'm a basketball season ticket holder
BTW- I go to BYU and I'm a basketball season ticket holder
Realist | 10:08 p.m. June 24, 2008
Trent is 2 credits short of an Economics degree to set the record straight. He
helped bring home two conference championships. He led the team in rebounding
and averaged 15 points a game. Come on folks. Let's give him a break.
It's exciting anytime any player from Utah gets a chance to be drafted.
Personally I think the last thing in the world that Trent and his wife would
want would be to stay in Utah and continue to receive the ridicule he has been
given when he helped bring BYU two championships. Give the kid a
break..........go after someone else like Kobe.
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RE: True BYU | 12:12 a.m. June 25, 2008
Come on--take off your mask, my friend. You're really a Ute/Aggie fan
pretending to be a Cougar and trying to make BYU fans look like a bunch of
whining crybabies.
Then again, maybe you're NOT. You might be one of the many reasons I stopped calling myself a "BYU fan" years ago. Sure, I still love it when the Cougs win. But people who preach about not judging others in church but then go out and do it all the time in the stands or on comment boards scare me.
So Plaisted's gone. Big whoop. So--reading between the lines--he didn't impress the Jazz. Oh, well. He'll most likely enjoy a long career of European ball, and I sincerely wish him the best there. It's his choice and his life. Maybe it's even what he's meant to do. But people who cast stones after him say more about themselves than about him.
So whoever and whatever you are, "True BYU"--you can stop doing your part in making BYU look bad. Whenever you're darn good and ready, bud.
Then again, maybe you're NOT. You might be one of the many reasons I stopped calling myself a "BYU fan" years ago. Sure, I still love it when the Cougs win. But people who preach about not judging others in church but then go out and do it all the time in the stands or on comment boards scare me.
So Plaisted's gone. Big whoop. So--reading between the lines--he didn't impress the Jazz. Oh, well. He'll most likely enjoy a long career of European ball, and I sincerely wish him the best there. It's his choice and his life. Maybe it's even what he's meant to do. But people who cast stones after him say more about themselves than about him.
So whoever and whatever you are, "True BYU"--you can stop doing your part in making BYU look bad. Whenever you're darn good and ready, bud.
Cold, Hard Reality | 12:12 a.m. June 25, 2008
My favorite line: "He spent only one weekend with his wife in more than two
weeks." One weekend in more than two weeks? Welcome to the real
world--some of us have to work for a living--have to travel for our jobs and
sometimes don't get to see our families for *GASP* several days on end.
How is Plaisted spending "only one weekend" with his wife in the past
two weeks newsworthy?
This "article" has made us all dumber for having read it. Oh, and Trent got WORKED by the Jazz training staff. There is no way he could keep up here. Don't want to work? Maybe Denver IS the team for you.
This "article" has made us all dumber for having read it. Oh, and Trent got WORKED by the Jazz training staff. There is no way he could keep up here. Don't want to work? Maybe Denver IS the team for you.
RE: Facts? | 12:24 a.m. June 25, 2008
Trent did play only 3 years, but he is nearly done with his degree. Not all
athletes are "dumb jocks," ya know. The man worked ahead.
Plaisted haters: Chill. What good does it do to have sour grapes (BYU people) or twist the knife (non-Cougars)? He's gone, wherever he's going. And you people who insist on bashing his wife have no class. Flat-out no class. She didn't let you down on the basketball court and her medical problems never were any of your darn business. Leave her alone and stop acting like jerks, hoodlums and spoiled children.
SO GLAD I don't live in Utah anymore. How can you people keep on living with all that poison you generate for yourselves and each other?
Plaisted haters: Chill. What good does it do to have sour grapes (BYU people) or twist the knife (non-Cougars)? He's gone, wherever he's going. And you people who insist on bashing his wife have no class. Flat-out no class. She didn't let you down on the basketball court and her medical problems never were any of your darn business. Leave her alone and stop acting like jerks, hoodlums and spoiled children.
SO GLAD I don't live in Utah anymore. How can you people keep on living with all that poison you generate for yourselves and each other?
Re fact #4 | 12:40 a.m. June 25, 2008
He stayed at BYU 4 years. Played 3 and redshirted one. Some RMs give what - 8 or
9 good years of their lives to BYU? The kid earned 2 MWC titles, 3
all-conference awards, and gave the fans a lot of good moments. We should all be
happy for him and pulling for him to do well.
Anonymous | 1:07 a.m. June 25, 2008
I travel for two weeks to california and Arizona from and then I am home to utah
for one week. I work out every weekday and I do not lose my adjustment to the
altitude. That was a weak excuse Plaisted.
Altitude adjustment? | 1:57 a.m. June 25, 2008
isn't that's what the nba is about? traveling to different places and
playing your butts off? maybe that's why the jazz did so bad on road
games...the altitude adjustment.
Luke Staley | 7:18 a.m. June 25, 2008
I do need a few good reps to sell cell phones. Trent will be up an running
before the Christmas rush!
zoobie | 7:33 a.m. June 25, 2008
come on kewgars. stop defending trent playsteed. He comes to an NBA workout in
the state he has been playing in the last few years and he comes up with a bunch
of excuses. Is that what they teach you at the Y, excuses? Blame the other
guy? altitude? Orange juice? Anything but, "I really just sucked it
up!" typical kewgar mentality
No way | 7:42 a.m. June 25, 2008
If Travis Hansen didn't make it in the NBA there is no way Plaisted will. I
watched both at BYU and Hansen is could play center better than Plaisted. He is
a much more gifted athlete. I am six foot and could stop Plaisted from going
left, left, and then left.
sob | 8:04 a.m. June 25, 2008
one of the jazz assistants said between the lines yesterday
will he be available at (? the jazz second round pick position) yes
will we take him, not likely
will he be available at (? the jazz second round pick position) yes
will we take him, not likely
Zoobie | 8:17 a.m. June 25, 2008
Trent did not go on a mission? If this is the case then BYU probably asked him
not to so that no one else would recruit him while he is on his mission. After
all we all know how the Y feels about recruiting missionaries.....OPEN SEASON!!
Zoobie 56 | 8:16 a.m. June 25, 2008
No one seems to be more aware of Plaisted's weaknesses than Plaisted
himself. I guess he's got things figured out without reading all the
genius hate posts. Apparently the guy just wants to play pro basketball
somewhere. Yes, haters, it may be in Europe or somewhere else. RE: Troutman
Do you think most BYU fans don't wish the "Y" had offered Carroll
a scholarship? It wasn't our decision to snub him, but was a poor move by
our b-ball coaches. I'm sure they are now aware of the blunder.
Jdog | 9:17 a.m. June 25, 2008
I love people talking about all BYU fans. Honestly, many of my "BYU"
friends are happy to see Plaisted leave. As far as the NBA is concerned.
Whatever!
Malt | 9:21 a.m. June 25, 2008
Trent was a good player for BYU. There is a possibility that he will make a
professional roster somewhere. And even if it is in Europe, he's still
getting paid to play basketball.
Typical Zoob... | 9:45 a.m. June 25, 2008
Must think of some excuse for the poor decision to leave early
BYU Cutie | 9:53 a.m. June 25, 2008
We love ya Trent. You took it to the MWC and gave us some good games against
some big name ranked teams. You'll be making money playing basketball
while your critics with their inferiority complex continue to spew hate. Who
cares! That happens when you are one of many reasons BYU is better than the
Zooties. Yeah, we can make up stereotype words, too.
Definition of Zootie = No real meaning, just means every thing Ute. Ugly behavior, ugly personality, ugly performance. All around ugly.
Okay, made up name calling is really just childish, isn't it? Just showing you what you look like when you spout off a gibberish word like, Zootie, Zoobie, or whatever.
Definition of Zootie = No real meaning, just means every thing Ute. Ugly behavior, ugly personality, ugly performance. All around ugly.
Okay, made up name calling is really just childish, isn't it? Just showing you what you look like when you spout off a gibberish word like, Zootie, Zoobie, or whatever.
Anonymous | 10:01 a.m. June 25, 2008
please dont pick up plaisted. he will be exactly like the last byu center that
now plays in europe. pick up a real center
The last great BYU NBA star | 10:30 a.m. June 25, 2008
Can someone name a BYU star since Danny Ainge, who has had an impact in the
NBA?
BYU fans continue to state the greatness of their program but it fails to produce NBA talent. Maybe Plaisted can overcome this an make it an NBA roster and be an impact player.
BYU fans continue to state the greatness of their program but it fails to produce NBA talent. Maybe Plaisted can overcome this an make it an NBA roster and be an impact player.
Zoolander | 10:50 a.m. June 25, 2008
From the Trib...Trents poor performances, the games when he looked
discombobulated, as though he were attempting to catch and shoot the ball with
his kneecaps and elbows, butchered his confidence. His bright ones, when he
stuffed 21 points and 12 rebounds on Louisville and 24 points and 17 boards on
North Carolina, expectations that already were too high, bringing premature
speculation about an NBA career waiting in the future. i.e. When Trent thinks
the "Right People" are watching he ups his game. You'll also
notice that when the rest of the BYU team was warming up, Trent had the attitude
he was too good. Everything Rose did for him was Hype.
Speaking of premature, that future is suddenly - probably too suddenly - now.
Plaisted, who bolted for the pros after his recently completed junior season, entering the NBA Draft, looks pretty much the same as he did for those years at BYU. He's tall(officially 5'9" not the HYPED 7' Rose did), he's strong, he's athletic, he's raw(like my Dad that plays church ball) - which is a euphemism for not ready - and he's an enigma.
Speaking of premature, that future is suddenly - probably too suddenly - now.
Plaisted, who bolted for the pros after his recently completed junior season, entering the NBA Draft, looks pretty much the same as he did for those years at BYU. He's tall(officially 5'9" not the HYPED 7' Rose did), he's strong, he's athletic, he's raw(like my Dad that plays church ball) - which is a euphemism for not ready - and he's an enigma.
Shawn Bradley | 11:17 a.m. June 25, 2008
Shawn Bradley had a great NBA career. Any other questions?
Zewbie | 11:20 a.m. June 25, 2008
Hey BYU Cutie,
I doubt that. Zoobie is a well established nick name for you Y freaks. It is a very fun name to use on you types and as I can tell is working at getting under your skin. You can use a ute nickname but come up with something that is original and works. you will know if it works when others start to use it too. Remember, original is the key here.
Zewbie out!!
I doubt that. Zoobie is a well established nick name for you Y freaks. It is a very fun name to use on you types and as I can tell is working at getting under your skin. You can use a ute nickname but come up with something that is original and works. you will know if it works when others start to use it too. Remember, original is the key here.
Zewbie out!!
Re: The last great BYU NBA star | 11:20 a.m. June 25, 2008
You are correct that nobody since Danny Ainge has been an NBA star. But as far
as having an impact - anyone who plays in NBA games and makes money for a period
of years doing it, has an impact. This would include Andy Toolson, Shawn
Bradley, Arujo. Mike Smith played with Boston for two years. I have probably
forgotten another NBA player or two who stuck for multiple years since Danny
Ainge.
Some people might give notice to Kansas star Scott Pollard who became an impact player for Sacramento and had a huge impace in the playoffs. His brother Carl Pollard played for one BYU for one year. I know we're stretching it pretty thin here at this point, for a post-Ainge BYU connection having a big NBA impact.
But as far as being an NBA star or having a major impact - nobody from BYU since Danny Ainge. Not even close.
Some people might give notice to Kansas star Scott Pollard who became an impact player for Sacramento and had a huge impace in the playoffs. His brother Carl Pollard played for one BYU for one year. I know we're stretching it pretty thin here at this point, for a post-Ainge BYU connection having a big NBA impact.
But as far as being an NBA star or having a major impact - nobody from BYU since Danny Ainge. Not even close.
Ronnie Price | 11:22 a.m. June 25, 2008
I have a question. How many former "y" players are in the NBA? and how
many former Utah Valley players are in the NBA? I think the lesser of the two
teams has more and they have a bigtime senior next year. Plaisted will be
playing in Utah County but he'll be playing in the same arena as the best
college player in Utah. Hopefully Trent you can not get drafted and pick the
NBA team you can tryout for and have a better chance of making that teams NBDL
team.
Mr. Me | 11:29 a.m. June 25, 2008
I can't believe trent has the possibility of going pro. I play pick up
with Plaid (that's his court name) every so often and I take it to him
every time, 1 hand jam, 2 hand jam, you name it. He is very soft defensivly.
Now he did just about tear my hand off when I blocked one of his 3 ft straight line bricks. I will give him that.
If I can hang with this kid and I am a washed old man then what business does he have trying to get into the NBA. I hope the jazz do not waste a pick on him.
Don't get me wrong he is a nice kid and all.
Now he did just about tear my hand off when I blocked one of his 3 ft straight line bricks. I will give him that.
If I can hang with this kid and I am a washed old man then what business does he have trying to get into the NBA. I hope the jazz do not waste a pick on him.
Don't get me wrong he is a nice kid and all.
ha | 11:51 a.m. June 25, 2008
I thought they meant OJ Mayo, ha. Yawn.
Tim Tomly | 11:53 a.m. June 25, 2008
Drink Water Trent...O.J. will kill you...
MrIntuition | 11:59 a.m. June 25, 2008
Poor work ethic (he's clearly out of shape...how does that happen days
before the draft?), lots of things need improvement, too small to be much of a
force at center -- no way the Jazz will take him. He'll be lucky to get
drafted at all. Self-sabotage?
Voice of Support | 12:36 p.m. June 25, 2008
I never accept a free newspaper, because I get exactly what I pay for. This
experience that rivals a free newspaper (pay attention Desnews).
It is clear that NONE of these comments are from individuals who have EVER been in the same situation--as an impact player in any Division 1 college league.
Obviously none on this board have EVER been given a workout at an NBA-level organization.
I doubt, from the grammar, spelling and punctuation, if most have successfully participated in college.
I have little respect, or appreciation for those who find it easy to tear others down to their level, while hiding behind anonymity. Good-bye desnews.
Congratulations Trent, on reaching this great milestone. I appreciate your demonstration of hard-work and the commitment to excellence in yourself. Good luck in all your future endeavors.
It is clear that NONE of these comments are from individuals who have EVER been in the same situation--as an impact player in any Division 1 college league.
Obviously none on this board have EVER been given a workout at an NBA-level organization.
I doubt, from the grammar, spelling and punctuation, if most have successfully participated in college.
I have little respect, or appreciation for those who find it easy to tear others down to their level, while hiding behind anonymity. Good-bye desnews.
Congratulations Trent, on reaching this great milestone. I appreciate your demonstration of hard-work and the commitment to excellence in yourself. Good luck in all your future endeavors.
What? | 1:17 p.m. June 25, 2008
to Voice of Support?
Who are you?, since you dont want to "hide behind anonymity"?
Hypocrite!, hows that for puctuasion and speling!
Who are you?, since you dont want to "hide behind anonymity"?
Hypocrite!, hows that for puctuasion and speling!
Confucius or Kikkergard | 1:35 p.m. June 25, 2008
Trent seems like a nice enough guy and had a good college career. It's too
bad he may be in over his head.
I believe it was Confucius or Kikkergard who said:
He who hacks at high altitude
Will not hack it in the NBA
He who up-chucks oj and excuses
Will not chuck up jump shots
He who sells Buicks on the court
Will never drive an Escalade
I believe it was Confucius or Kikkergard who said:
He who hacks at high altitude
Will not hack it in the NBA
He who up-chucks oj and excuses
Will not chuck up jump shots
He who sells Buicks on the court
Will never drive an Escalade
geezer | 1:37 p.m. June 25, 2008
Hey Voice of Support chill out a little. There is obviously a lot of trash talk
on these posts. Do we have to have NBA experience to have an opinion about
Plaisted? He's been fun to watch the last few years if you're a
Cougar fan. He's been polished with the press and seems to be a good guy.
He was a good recruit for BYU. Personally I think all the professional
opportunity he'll receive would have been available next year. He may have
been a higher draft choice had he performed well his senior year. It's
Plaisted's life, and I wish him the best.
RE: Voice of Support | 1:51 p.m. June 25, 2008
AMEN.
A few voices of reason aside, most DesNews comment-board posters--especially on BYU and Utah sports stories--are a bunch of whining weenies, with little obvious intelligence but lots of trash talk. They can't spell, but they can certainly shoot off their mouths. If they've been to college ANYWHERE, they've obviously slept through it. I'm far from impressed.
"What?", don't you have better things to do with your life--if you have one? I didn't think so.
Good luck, Trent. If comments on this board in any way resemble your experience with sports in Utah--no wonder you didn't let the door hit you on the way out!
A few voices of reason aside, most DesNews comment-board posters--especially on BYU and Utah sports stories--are a bunch of whining weenies, with little obvious intelligence but lots of trash talk. They can't spell, but they can certainly shoot off their mouths. If they've been to college ANYWHERE, they've obviously slept through it. I'm far from impressed.
"What?", don't you have better things to do with your life--if you have one? I didn't think so.
Good luck, Trent. If comments on this board in any way resemble your experience with sports in Utah--no wonder you didn't let the door hit you on the way out!
Jazz Fan | 1:57 p.m. June 25, 2008
Please resist the temptation to draft this guy in any round. If we need an
underperforming BYU guy who is willing to work hard for a spot on the bench
bring Araujo back,at least he was fun to watch, this guy is chloroform in a
uniform.
What? | 2:03 p.m. June 25, 2008
Nice one Voice of Support, go ahead and amen yourself... very clever!
to what? Amen
to geezer? amen and hallalujah
yeah i like this!!
to what? Amen
to geezer? amen and hallalujah
yeah i like this!!
News Flash to "What?" | 2:10 p.m. June 25, 2008
Guess what, my friend--"Voice of Support" didn't AMEN
himself/herself. I didn't write that post.
News Flash to ya, "What?": Intelligent and reasonable people can actually agree that what the rest of you do here is classless and stupid.
You'll excuse me if I don't respond to the rest of your comment--I have no idea what you said. A writing class might be in order for ya.
News Flash to ya, "What?": Intelligent and reasonable people can actually agree that what the rest of you do here is classless and stupid.
You'll excuse me if I don't respond to the rest of your comment--I have no idea what you said. A writing class might be in order for ya.
Re: The Last Great... | 2:28 p.m. June 25, 2008
"BYU fans continue to state the greatness of their program"
A new era has begun. BYU has owned Utah the last two years, and with Boilin' at the Utah helm and Rose leading the Cougars, that trend will continue.
A new era has begun. BYU has owned Utah the last two years, and with Boilin' at the Utah helm and Rose leading the Cougars, that trend will continue.
Poor Guy | 2:40 p.m. June 25, 2008
Can't even work out for the local team without losing his cookies. Does he
know he's have to travel all around the country and play if he gets into
the league?
What? | 3:11 p.m. June 25, 2008
to "News Flash to "What?"", "Voice of Support" or
whatever your name is/are:
1. You don't know if your are "himself/herself"? Sounds like you have bigger issues than name identification.
2. You say posting these comments are "Classless and stupid" yet you do it? That shows more confusion or hypocricy on your side. You must be an angry byzoo fan.
3. You are not excused! Get an idea.
4. Trent is not NBA materail, but he enters the NBA draft. That is what we are talking about here. He should have stayed at the Y for another year and then tried to go pro. He could have polished up his game to get a better chance at actually getting drafted!!
1. You don't know if your are "himself/herself"? Sounds like you have bigger issues than name identification.
2. You say posting these comments are "Classless and stupid" yet you do it? That shows more confusion or hypocricy on your side. You must be an angry byzoo fan.
3. You are not excused! Get an idea.
4. Trent is not NBA materail, but he enters the NBA draft. That is what we are talking about here. He should have stayed at the Y for another year and then tried to go pro. He could have polished up his game to get a better chance at actually getting drafted!!
prc | 3:16 p.m. June 25, 2008
luke neville may have dominated Plaisted but the yewts haven won in a while. Is
Plaisted ready for the NBA? Who knows. And don't delieve everything you
hear from the scouts and directors of player personel. A lot of smoke screens
go up this time of year.
As for luke neville, if he doesn't get it together this year, he may be un-drafted. I'm sure big Jim B. and the rest of yewtdom are tired of waiting for this lazy giant to come around.
As for luke neville, if he doesn't get it together this year, he may be un-drafted. I'm sure big Jim B. and the rest of yewtdom are tired of waiting for this lazy giant to come around.
What? | 3:18 p.m. June 25, 2008
Trent is not NBA material, but he enters the NBA draft. That is what we are
talking about here. He should have stayed at the Y for another year and then
tried to go pro. He could have polished up his game to get a better chance at
actually getting drafted!!
To "News Flash to "What?"", "Voice of Support" or whatever your name is/are:
1. You don't know if your are "himself/herself"? Sounds like you have bigger issues than name identification.
2. You say posting these comments are "Classless and stupid" yet you do it? That shows more confusion or hypocricy on your side. You must be an angry byzoo fan.
3. You are not excused! Get an idea!!
To "News Flash to "What?"", "Voice of Support" or whatever your name is/are:
1. You don't know if your are "himself/herself"? Sounds like you have bigger issues than name identification.
2. You say posting these comments are "Classless and stupid" yet you do it? That shows more confusion or hypocricy on your side. You must be an angry byzoo fan.
3. You are not excused! Get an idea!!
Plaisted has a brain | 4:32 p.m. June 25, 2008
Trent will get drafted by the NBA. Would his draft position be better after
another year at BYU? Maybe. My guess is not really.
Simple economics here. One year of payment in the NBA sooner rather than one more year of no pay. Hmmm!
Simple physics. The body can only take so much beating.
Simple Conclusion: why risk increasing your stock (Which is unlikely), lose a years pay, and risk injury at the college level which could end your chance of even starting into a paying career.
Thought this was a no-brainer, but after reading comments here. Maybe not. Props to Plaisted for using his brain in making the right decision.
Simple economics here. One year of payment in the NBA sooner rather than one more year of no pay. Hmmm!
Simple physics. The body can only take so much beating.
Simple Conclusion: why risk increasing your stock (Which is unlikely), lose a years pay, and risk injury at the college level which could end your chance of even starting into a paying career.
Thought this was a no-brainer, but after reading comments here. Maybe not. Props to Plaisted for using his brain in making the right decision.
Moral Equivalency | 5:24 p.m. June 25, 2008
RE: Voice of Support
If you are saying only those who played D-I ball can comment on Plaisted situation�then the DN needs to fire any sports staff who never played college sports because they are writing stories that are sometimes critical of players.
With your logic it will be hard to criticize GOP primary winner Jason Chaffetz unless you are: a former D-I football kicker, owned a business and ran a governors campaign.
The beauty of the posting board is the reactions (good and bad) the DN gets from readers. I really enjoy hearing the insights of the other readers�even yours.
Plaisted is not an NBA starter. He might make it on a team as a backup player but there is nothing showing in his game at the moment to think otherwise. Good luck to him though in this endeavor.
If you are saying only those who played D-I ball can comment on Plaisted situation�then the DN needs to fire any sports staff who never played college sports because they are writing stories that are sometimes critical of players.
With your logic it will be hard to criticize GOP primary winner Jason Chaffetz unless you are: a former D-I football kicker, owned a business and ran a governors campaign.
The beauty of the posting board is the reactions (good and bad) the DN gets from readers. I really enjoy hearing the insights of the other readers�even yours.
Plaisted is not an NBA starter. He might make it on a team as a backup player but there is nothing showing in his game at the moment to think otherwise. Good luck to him though in this endeavor.
ROFL | 7:08 p.m. June 25, 2008
All of you guys are busting me up big time. You should all start thinking about
becoming stand-up comics!!!
Especially those that think he's just good enough for the 'D' league!!!!!!!!!
Especially those that think he's just good enough for the 'D' league!!!!!!!!!
Re: Larry Holmes | 7:30 p.m. June 25, 2008
I agree that when we criticize others we are only looking in a mirror and
enumerating our own weaknesses. When I look in the mirror I see a tallish,
lurpy guy with no basketball moves and a shot release that makes me play a foot
shorter than I am. Ahhhh, Trent and I have so much in common.
RE: What? | 12:06 a.m. June 26, 2008
Um, yeah. You seem more interested in shooting off your mouth rather than trying
to read or understand what other people write.
So read my post, bud. "Himself/herself" refers to "Voice of Support"--since I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THAT IS. I repeat for your benefit: I AM A DIFFERENT POSTER who happens to largely agree with "Voice of Support."
I'm not sure why it's so hard for you to comprehend that other people might actually agree with a well-made point--but I'll forgo the temptation to speculate. And no, I'm no BYU fan.
"Classless and stupid" is fully appropriate for the sort of "Turn on mouth, turn off brain" exchanges that usually go on on these comment boards. "What?", you're a great case in point! I stand by my original comments, since I attempted to read what I could understand of your post and comment fairly (though critically). No "hypocrisy" about that at all.
That said--I do agree Plaisted isn't NBA material, now or ever. That's sad. Bashing him accomplishes nothing aside, from making US look like the true idiots. Making ill-founded assumptions about others' comments without really reading them does the same thing.
So read my post, bud. "Himself/herself" refers to "Voice of Support"--since I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THAT IS. I repeat for your benefit: I AM A DIFFERENT POSTER who happens to largely agree with "Voice of Support."
I'm not sure why it's so hard for you to comprehend that other people might actually agree with a well-made point--but I'll forgo the temptation to speculate. And no, I'm no BYU fan.
"Classless and stupid" is fully appropriate for the sort of "Turn on mouth, turn off brain" exchanges that usually go on on these comment boards. "What?", you're a great case in point! I stand by my original comments, since I attempted to read what I could understand of your post and comment fairly (though critically). No "hypocrisy" about that at all.
That said--I do agree Plaisted isn't NBA material, now or ever. That's sad. Bashing him accomplishes nothing aside, from making US look like the true idiots. Making ill-founded assumptions about others' comments without really reading them does the same thing.
BYU former pros | 10:57 a.m. June 26, 2008
Greg Kite?
Dios | 11:32 a.m. June 26, 2008
none of this matters.
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Trent Plaisted shares his feelings leading up to the draft as he fields questions after his workout with the Utah Jazz prior to the 2008 NBA Draft.
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2. Plaisted is as ready now as he would be after another season on a team that will be geared to shooting the three.
3. He will make some nice money for 5-6 years playing somewhere - so what if he isn't first round material?
4. He gave BYU 4 good years and got his degree. Any BYU fans who now feel they need to rip him are idiots.
5. As a BYU fan, I still enjoy following the pro careers of ex-Utes and Aggies. Not sure why there is so much hatered toward the players rather than just rooting for your freakin' team.
6. Negative comments about Trent's wife are idiotic - but I do remember the DN and Trib making it front page for a while. That was a poor news editorial decision on both parts.
7. The vast majority of D-1 players don't even realistically consider a pro career of any kind. Trent has a shot at a decent one. I don't get the criticism out there.