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Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:10 am to
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
289703 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:10 am to
Good thing you never lie
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
67842 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:11 am to
Still waiting….
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
67842 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:13 am to
Picked us to start 2-0 so I’m pulling against myself? Weird
This post was edited on 1/3/26 at 9:14 am
Posted by mcspufftiger7
Member since Oct 2020
3386 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:50 am to
LOL your first post:

Why is he doubtful? Why does McMahon act like a criminal in these matters. Fricking amateur hour.

So either you have multiple personalities or you are a pathetic liar. Either way you are a therapist’s dream.
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
44517 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:53 am to
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Picked us to start 2-0 so I’m pulling against myself? Weird



MK, you are always in attack mode, so you bring some of this on yourself. But I will say this: anyone who thinks you are not a Tigers fan is wrong.

If you wanted my advice (and I'm sure you don't ), tone it down a little and wait it out. McMahon either makes the tournament, or he is gone. It will work itself out.
Posted by mcspufftiger7
Member since Oct 2020
3386 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:06 am to
What he said. That’s exactly what I’ve been saying. But a true LSU fan doesn’t WANT LSU to lose. Or take joy that his best player is injured and will make it more difficult to win in the road in the SEC. You pull for the team and the coach and hope he turns it around. If he doesn’t it will take care of itself. The rest of this is emotional BS.
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
44517 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:13 am to
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But a true LSU fan doesn’t WANT LSU to lose.


I don't think MK wants LSU to lose; he is just convinced they will more often than not. Unfortunately, that has proven true as often as not in the SEC.

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Or take joy that his best player is injured and will make it more difficult to win in the road in the SEC.


I have not seen that by anyone, really.

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You pull for the team and the coach and hope he turns it around.


I agree, and if you check my history, you see that I do that, but I also understand that some people have simply given up on MM.

I do know you are a fellow sunshine pumper.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
34901 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:16 am to
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I don’t think we know a lot about this team with the OOC schedule. They’ve barely been tested talent wise.



Oh I think we know. Thomas IS LSU’s offense. He sets up everything. There are no other guys who can consistently create their own shot. Even Nwoko’s great play can be tied largely to Thomas who is the guy who sets him up for good shots. There is a reason this is McMahon’s most efficient offense BY FAR at LSU. The reason is Thomas because otherwise there is no real offensive structure. The dropoff from him both in terms of ability and experience is massive.

The line has moved from -3.5 (A&M) to -6.5. I think it’s safe to assume he’s not playing.

This game will test McMahon’s coaching ability. LSU is a poor defensive team so they don’t have that to fall back on. A&M will give up points because of their fast pace of play, but it would be foolish for LSU to try to run with A&M. Especially with only one, inexperienced, ball handler. If LSU tries to play their usual style of play without Thomas this one likely won’t be close

LSU should try to make this game “ugly”. Slow the pace. Try to get to the FT line a ton and hope it is enough to outlast a decent, but not great A&M team. McKinnon picking today to be one of his “hot” games would also help.
Posted by mmcgrath
Indianapolis
Member since Feb 2010
37238 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:30 am to
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I have not seen that by anyone, really.
Several poster love any bad news because they use it as an opportunity to attack the coach. Upon hearing that Dedan was doubtful a certain poster immediately said the coach was acting like a "criminal". Make that make sense. Of course others jumped on this being an "excuse".
Posted by LakeCityTiger128
Member since Dec 2025
518 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:31 am to
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LOL. The usual suspects. Came for the comedy show. You know your life sucks when you come here to gloat about an injury. It’s so pathetic there’s nothing else that needs to be said.


It is truly pathetic. You can't even come here and get good basketball coverage, without about a handful of posters that nonstop bash MM. It doesn't have to be anything about the team, and somehow they will throw a line in there about how MM sucks. Why does Admin continue to allow that? Are they being told to do that by Admin to stir controversy. It is ridiculous. I do think Mad has some serious emotional problems though...that isn't fake and it is easily seen. The rest, might be just trolls. What I really find funny, is that they think because they are losers that have thousands of posts that they are more knowledgeable than people who actually have a life...lol...that's the one that I laugh at. I assure you, I've forgotten more about LSU men's basketball than Mad has ever known.
Posted by LakeCityTiger128
Member since Dec 2025
518 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:34 am to
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But a true LSU fan doesn’t WANT LSU to lose


one that has some emotional problems does. Especially the ones that are on here 24/7 bashing MM. If he has a good season, then that means they are wrong...and above all else, a narc is never ever wrong.
Posted by LakeCityTiger128
Member since Dec 2025
518 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:38 am to
Only 4 paragraphs...getting better

You didn't even bash MM much, although, you did say this will test his coaching skills.....which if and when they lose....he sucks.
Posted by mcspufftiger7
Member since Oct 2020
3386 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:41 am to
Really need Reece King Carter and possibly Mosley to step up. I would not be afraid to use Mosley if the others aren’t scoring.
Posted by rds dc
Member since Jun 2008
21260 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:42 am to
Haven't seen anything official, but several betting sites are reporting that he is now officially "Out" for today. It can't be overstated how devastating this is for the team. The season is over if Thomas misses any significant time. The per possession numbers when Thomas isn't on the court are scary.
Posted by mmcgrath
Indianapolis
Member since Feb 2010
37238 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:44 am to
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Really need Reece King Carter and possibly Mosley to step up. I would not be afraid to use Mosley if the others aren’t scoring.
Simply being Magic Johnson's nephew should give him a chance.
Posted by rds dc
Member since Jun 2008
21260 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:47 am to
Reece, King, & Carter all rank outside the Top 130 SEC players and are huge defensive liabilities. Thomas Jr. is currently rated the 11th-best player in the SEC. Just hard to believe...
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
34901 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:48 am to
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Only 4 paragraphs...getting better


I know reading can be a bit difficult for some. I was trying to not create too much stress for you.

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You didn't even bash MM much, although, you did say this will test his coaching skills.....which if and when they lose....he sucks.


I didn’t bash MM at all. As for his coaching ability, I’d say his sub .300 winning % vs power conference opponents speaks more to anything I could say about that.

But hey, hope springs eternal. His only “good” season at LSU started SEC play with a road win at A&M
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
44517 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 11:32 am to
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Upon hearing that Dedan was doubtful a certain poster immediately said the coach was acting like a "criminal". Make that make sense.


That one was lost on me.
Posted by mcspufftiger7
Member since Oct 2020
3386 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 11:42 am to
It’s usually called being mentally unstable, delusional, obsessive. There are a number of explanations.
Posted by Circle K Beggar
Somewhere in the lower 48
Member since Feb 2011
8138 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 11:46 am to
So do we know the injury yet or is it still radio silence from this amateur coaching staff?
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