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    *** 2026 Tennis Thread ***

    When Sinner is neutralizing shots out wide with that forehand slice—he's had to utilize it a lot against Alcaraz—it's game over. His groundstrokes are too good. It's very hard to dictate off of them, especially when you're 39. And when he occasionally leaves a ball short and you attack, only for...
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    *** 2026 Tennis Thread ***

    My read on the match was wrong, Djokovic isn't taking chances out of necessity, Sinner is just better. Which makes sense when you think of him as a 15-years-younger version of Djokovic, or even a next-gen version
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    *** 2026 Tennis Thread ***

    I agree. Nadal was similar, but more in the sense of it being impossible to bury him over the course of a match. Big points still felt 50/50 most of the time. With Djokovic, it feels like everyone including 99.9% of his opponents thinks he has at least a 51% chance in those moments, even if the...
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    *** 2026 Tennis Thread ***

    I just texted someone that Zverev couldn't have asked for a more favorable path at Roland Garros, and now with Sinner not playing at his best (a high bar, to be fair), Zverev may never have a better opportunity to win back-to-back slams. Yes, it's absolutely a mental switch that's been flipped...
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    *** 2026 Tennis Thread ***

    It seems pretty clear Shelton is only the highest ranked US player because Fritz was hurt for a bit. Shelton is young but has got to figure out how to be more consistent
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    *** 2026 Tennis Thread ***

    Paul cruised today, though look out for Medvedev, who did as well and would be Paul's fourth-round opponent. Tsitsipas-Djokovic is about as interesting a second-round matchup as you can ask for, at least since Tsitsipas didn't really struggle
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    Jack Kohnen committed to Iowa State!!!

    “This high school junior is gonna suck” is some serious summer-message-board stuff
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    Jack Kohnen committed to Iowa State!!!

    agreed. Lost in the race to now use Michigan's blueprint is that Lendeborgs and Maras don't grow on trees. Sure, with the transfer portal you have a pretty good idea of what you're bringing in, and if you have the cash you can bring in some talented bigs. But some skillsets are just scarce, and...
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    Jack Kohnen committed to Iowa State!!!

    Regarding expectations, I recognize Biliew was a bust based on his recruiting rating/ranking. What stands out to me is Otz has pretty clearly been willing to pivot his strategy multiple times in just five seasons. After big Rob, he tried opting for even more size and mass in the post. But after...
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    Texas Tech 10 Million Dollar Portal Season

    I was being tongue in cheek repeating his words, I don't actually believe leaving the Big 12 compromised the integrity of the sport. Depending on how you define "sport" and "honor," however, let's just say I don't believe those were factors in OU's decision. I know most everyone here is...
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    Texas Tech 10 Million Dollar Portal Season

    For the record, OU prioritized TV dollars over winning, sport, honor, and integrity
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    MBB Schedules.

    don’t have to go to Tucson or Provo
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    Texas Tech 10 Million Dollar Portal Season

    Except @cyclo120 is right, because any SEC or Big Ten school in the same situation—rental quarterback with no backup plan that could still win them the conference—would do the same thing, which is what makes my eyes roll to the back of my head
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    Texas Tech 10 Million Dollar Portal Season

    So there won't be lawsuit if they go 13-0 and aren't allowed to play in the playoff? I'll believe people in power care about anything other than the almighty eyeball when I see it, and Tech as a top-3 seed would be great for viewership
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    Texas Tech 10 Million Dollar Portal Season

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    Without JJ and Tamin will milan be as productive at KY

    Some will say he'll be up a creek without them, others will say he'll be even better with the athleticism he'll have around him and an offensive-minded coach. I think the truth is somewhere in the middle. Pope will get him plenty of good looks and he'll make a lot of them. How Momcilovic will...
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    Texas Tech 10 Million Dollar Portal Season

    Ah, sorry for broadening it out then. But since Tech isn't going to opt out of the circus, it goes to my first point. What if their president put his foot down, but the same thing happened with a Texas player next year, they challenged the NCAA, and "won"? Tech's president would be looking for a...
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    Texas Tech 10 Million Dollar Portal Season

    I'm with you, but the answer is they're kind of between a rock and a hard place. You can't take a moral stand against this or that aspect of college athletics while continuing to play the game and expect to effect any changes. (While not a president, I think Pollard threaded a needle, because he...
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    *** 2026 Tennis Thread ***

    I’m not sure people who know little about the sport will ever quite understand how remarkable it is to win a four-hour professional match after playing six other matches over two weeks. And neither guy looks gassed. The average person who plays two or three times a week is likely fit by any...
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    *** 2026 Tennis Thread ***

    I have to admit I don't mind if Zverev wins the whole thing. The more guys who can get the monkeys off their backs, finally push Djokovic off the stage, and start pushing Sincaraz, the better. separating "art" from "artist" when it comes to Zverev. But I won't have a rooting interest in the...
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