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PioneerBasketball will be doing most of UGA basketball threads for the next 2 years

Posted on 12/26/19 at 7:34 pm
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
27508 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 7:34 pm
Since we are 2-0 in Pio threads, I offered him a 2-year contract with an option for the 3rd year.

He will do 2/3 of Georgia basketball threads for this year and next year.

In return I have to wear this Avi and Sig for the remainder of his contract.

This was a huge get. I think he will provide some much needed fortune for our basketball team.
This post was edited on 12/26/19 at 7:35 pm
Posted by tylerdurden24
Member since Sep 2009
46395 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 7:41 pm to
This was a bold move by our young board AD. Could make or break his tenure. But I’m a fan of taking risks to get better as opposed to worrying more about a healthy bottom line
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
27508 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 7:49 pm to
Don’t worry, I did my research.

We need a spark. Florida fans say he is a jinx to their team (Florida is 2-3 in Pio game threads this season)

I figured if he is bad luck for Florida, he would have to help us right? It’s basic science.

In the 2 games Pio did game threads on, we came back from deficits to win.

Maybe I can add a buyout clause to the contract if this turns out to be a poor move.
Posted by WG_Dawg
Hoover
Member since Jun 2004
86434 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 7:50 pm to
can you compile a spreadsheet of all known pio game threads by team and their results? I'd like to see some hard numbers on this
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
27508 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 7:51 pm to
I’m surprised UGA Twitter hasn’t made this public yet.

Possibly the greatest hire in Georgia history.
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
27508 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 7:54 pm to
quote:

can you compile a spreadsheet of all known pio game threads by team and their results? I'd like to see some hard numbers on this


Well, he has been a member for 15 years with almost 100,000 posts, but I will try and put together something from the last couple years.
Posted by WG_Dawg
Hoover
Member since Jun 2004
86434 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 7:56 pm to
yeah I didn't necessarily mean his whole career mainly just recently. Like within 1 or 2 years.
Posted by tylerdurden24
Member since Sep 2009
46395 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 8:33 pm to
I think to save face in case this blows up in your face, you should really consider hiring a search firm. Hell, a personal friend with a law degree who works for a firm with a bunch of surnames would do just fine. You don’t actually need their recommendation, just the impression that you had the decision vetted by a third party. Remember: it’s never how smart or good you actually are but how much risk you can take without leaving you or the board exposed to serious loss
This post was edited on 12/26/19 at 8:35 pm
Posted by dawgfan24348
Member since Oct 2011
49220 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 10:04 pm to
I feel like this is the right time for this. We get an easy game against Austin Pea, but the three game stretch coming up is brutal.
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
27508 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 11:13 pm to
Pio says his buyout is access to the UF board. Not sure we can get him that.

Hopefully he works out.
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
Member since Oct 2005
132188 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 6:46 pm to
Lew can make it happen.
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
Member since Oct 2005
132188 posts
Posted on 1/3/20 at 9:12 pm to
I won't be able to do the gamethread tomorrow.

Get off work at 7am and game is at 12.
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora, Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
63827 posts
Posted on 1/3/20 at 9:15 pm to
Tough shite. Suck it up, do your job. Which is what, by the way?
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
27508 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 9:50 am to
You’re ok.

Just make sure by the time the season is over, you have done 2/3 of the game threads.

Or else you can kiss this Sig and avi goodbye.
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
27508 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:02 am to
So right now, we have 19 games left, with 1 guaranteed conference tournament game. You don’t have to do any NIT games, but NCAAT do count.

You are skipping the first two. Including those, there are 21 total minimum games for Georgia since you agreed to the contract.

If Georgia loses in the first round of the SEC tourney and goes to the NIT, you will have to do 14 game threads.

You have free reign over which games you choose, just making it simple for you.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
42454 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 12:18 pm to
Tyree just got bailed out
Posted by Razorback Reverend
Member since Dec 2013
22710 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 12:52 pm to
Ohhh Boy... If this comes back to bite ya...

Well, the Rev is here for ya brah!
Posted by K9
wayx....BOBO IN '19
Member since Sep 2012
23965 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 12:53 pm to
8 UGA fouls to 2 for Memphis
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
42454 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 12:54 pm to
I’m not sure I agree with either foul called in Memphis though

Edwards needs to work on his shot selection.
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
27508 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 12:56 pm to
A lot of positives to this game so far.

-Tied with the #9 team in the country
- Shooting the 3 very well
- Very few turnovers
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