For the people who think OJ Mayo is a jerk or a criminal.... - Page 6

Mecca · 03-30-2007, 12:16 AM

LOUISVILLE, KY. — The color schemes were askew for a future Bruin and a future Trojan on Wednesday night at Freedom Hall, but one of them didn't seem to mind.

UCLA-bound Kevin Love was wearing red and USC-bound O.J. Mayo was feeling blue after his three-point attempt bounced off the rim with five seconds left, allowing Love and the West to escape with a 114-112 victory over Mayo and the East in the 30th McDonald's All-American high school basketball game.

Even though Mayo had made only four of 16 shots before his final attempt — at one point prompting a fan to openly gripe, "Pass the ball, Mayo!" — there was perhaps no one else his teammates would want to take a potential game-winner.

"I've hit that shot about 300 times," said Mayo, the 6-foot-5 point guard from Huntington (W.Va.) High. "It felt good. I just shot it a little bit long."

East guard Nick Calathes grabbed the rebound, but his scoop layup at the buzzer missed.

Mayo remained on the bench with a towel draped over his head afterward while West forward Michael Beasley received the most-valuable-player award from John Wooden. The Kansas State-bound Beasley finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds.

The game was a series of false starts for Mayo, who set the tone when he missed a three-pointer four seconds after tipoff. A few minutes later Mayo drew an audible "ooh" from the crowd during a smooth drive toward the basket, only to miss the layup.

Mayo's final line: 12 points on four-for-17 shooting. He made one of nine three-pointers and had one assist in 23 minutes.

Love, a 6-10 forward from Lake Oswego (Ore.) High, had 13 points on six-for-10 shooting and six rebounds in 20 minutes. He also had three assists.

"These games aren't fit for me," Love said. "I'm a big man. That's really the best I can do in an all-star game like that because there's so many crossovers and dunks."

Before they become college rivals, Love and Mayo will play together April 7 in Memphis, Tenn., for the USA team against a collection of international all-stars in the Nike Hoop Summit.

Mayo's most impressive moment came well after the game. Cole Gossett, a pre-teen boy from Bloomfield, Ky., was injured after a mad scramble for a pair of shoes that a player had tossed from a team bus.

After hearing about it, Mayo found Gossett crying in a trainer's room. Mayo signed his shirt and gave him the shoes he had worn in the game, autographing them as well.

At least one of them no longer felt like crying.

Boy he sure sounds like a real ass huh?

Reerun_KC · 03-31-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Boy, next thing you know, he'll pull a Wal-Mart heist. But that won't keep him from getting a schollie. Nope. He's a misunderstood kid. As long as he's hitting those threes.

Or he'll knock up his girlfriend. Then get cited for being a dead beat Daddy. But kicked off the team? Nope. He's just a kid. Gotta give him another chance. Then he knocks down his girlfriend. And get cited for battery. Then gets kicked off the team. Unless he's the team's leading scorer. Then it's okay. He'll play to cheers. And be looked upon as a saint.

And a big LOL to Roy who actually compared him to OJ Simpson. I mean, there's ridiculous (Reerun) and there's reeruned (Roy). And with those two posters the descriptive words are usually interchangeable.

But to not give the coach his cell phone number? That f'ing criminal.

damn Bill still bitter he spurned your beloved pussy cats to head to the west cost huh?

Its okay, If you are wanting to catch up with KU in assaults and dead beat daddies? Dont worry my friend, IF you can keep Thuggins around long enough your program will be making headlines for all the wrong reason as well.. Good luck with that one!

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-31-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lj4mvp

Which is why I hate the attitude of most west coasters I've encountered. Need I remind you:

You obviously missed Reading Comprehension in school. Earlier, I stated that this specific post was made in jest, even though there is some truth to it. Secondly, I dare you to find even ONE post in this forum LEGITIMITELY trashing any of the Midwestern States (and I'm not talking about rivalries, I'm talking taking pot shots are Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma).

I easily can find hundreds or thousands trashing California. It's almost like shooting fish in a barrel around here.

And for the record, I haven't trashed anyone in those states, nor do I feel that the Midwest should be trashed in any way. It's where I spent more than two thirds of my life. But as Logical (and a few other Los Angeles posters have stated), there is definite California bashing on this forum.

ROYC75 · 03-31-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

And a big LOL to Roy who actually compared him to OJ Simpson. I mean, there's ridiculous (Reerun) and there's reeruned (Roy). And with those two posters the descriptive words are usually interchangeable.

Damn Will, get a grip. Can't ya have a little fun poking at Mecca ? Every damn college school has their hangups...... USC is no diffrence.

FTR, reeruned is when you take something or add something to a comment that what it was intended for. It was only to ruffle his feathers....... FTR, No Mayo is not anything criminal, at least not yet, he may never be for that matter.

Carry on you free swinging ( wonder where that ball is going ) golfer you ........

WilliamTheIrish · 03-31-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

Damn Will, get a grip. Can't ya have a little fun poking at Mecca ? Every damn college school has their hangups...... USC is no diffrence.

FTR, reeruned is when you take something or add something to a comment that what it was intended for. It was only to ruffle his feathers....... FTR, No Mayo is not anything criminal, at least not yet, he may never be for that matter.

Carry on you free swinging ( wonder where that ball is going ) golfer you ........

Hi Roy. How's your wife feeling? Better I Hope. And I knew you were kidding. Nor do I think you're reeruned. Just thought the analogy was a little weird.

WilliamTheIrish · 03-31-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

You obviously missed Reading Comprehension in school. Earlier, I stated that this specific post was made in jest, even though there is some truth to it. Secondly, I dare you to find even ONE post in this forum LEGITIMITELY trashing any of the Midwestern States (and I'm not talking about rivalries, I'm talking taking pot shots are Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma).

I easily can find hundreds or thousands trashing California. It's almost like shooting fish in a barrel around here.

And for the record, I haven't trashed anyone in those states, nor do I feel that the Midwest should be trashed in any way. It's where I spent more than two thirds of my life. But as Logical (and a few other Los Angeles posters have stated), there is definite California bashing on this forum.

Dane use the search function and key in Evolution or Creationism.

You'll find plenty of midwestern bashing. By Midwesterners and Californians like Jim.

03-30-2007, 12:16 AM
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-522950	For the people who think OJ Mayo is a jerk or a criminal.... LOUISVILLE, KY. — The color schemes were askew for a future Bruin and a future Trojan on Wednesday night at Freedom Hall, but one of them didn't seem to mind. UCLA-bound Kevin Love was wearing red and USC-bound O.J. Mayo was feeling blue after his three-point attempt bounced off the rim with five seconds left, allowing Love and the West to escape with a 114-112 victory over Mayo and the East in the 30th McDonald's All-American high school basketball game. Even though Mayo had made only four of 16 shots before his final attempt — at one point prompting a fan to openly gripe, "Pass the ball, Mayo!" — there was perhaps no one else his teammates would want to take a potential game-winner. "I've hit that shot about 300 times," said Mayo, the 6-foot-5 point guard from Huntington (W.Va.) High. "It felt good. I just shot it a little bit long." East guard Nick Calathes grabbed the rebound, but his scoop layup at the buzzer missed. Mayo remained on the bench with a towel draped over his head afterward while West forward Michael Beasley received the most-valuable-player award from John Wooden. The Kansas State-bound Beasley finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds. The game was a series of false starts for Mayo, who set the tone when he missed a three-pointer four seconds after tipoff. A few minutes later Mayo drew an audible "ooh" from the crowd during a smooth drive toward the basket, only to miss the layup. Mayo's final line: 12 points on four-for-17 shooting. He made one of nine three-pointers and had one assist in 23 minutes. Love, a 6-10 forward from Lake Oswego (Ore.) High, had 13 points on six-for-10 shooting and six rebounds in 20 minutes. He also had three assists. "These games aren't fit for me," Love said. "I'm a big man. That's really the best I can do in an all-star game like that because there's so many crossovers and dunks." Before they become college rivals, Love and Mayo will play together April 7 in Memphis, Tenn., for the USA team against a collection of international all-stars in the Nike Hoop Summit. Mayo's most impressive moment came well after the game. Cole Gossett, a pre-teen boy from Bloomfield, Ky., was injured after a mad scramble for a pair of shoes that a player had tossed from a team bus. After hearing about it, Mayo found Gossett crying in a trainer's room. Mayo signed his shirt and gave him the shoes he had worn in the game, autographing them as well. At least one of them no longer felt like crying. Boy he sure sounds like a real ass huh?
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