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Defense, defense, defense!!! What is with these teams getting these wide open looks these last 3 to 4 games? This team has forgotten what makes them so tough. Nasty, in your face, trapping man to man, no good looks defense. We are not the most talented team in the nation. Hell, we might not even have top 25 talent. But, we have a very, very good defensive team/scheme. These guys need to get back to that form we saw in Anaheim, and start the offense with the defense. The bigs are not being coached, or just don't know to set up in the key, and their movement in said key is awful. Coaching? I don't know, but they should be begging for the ball, and establishing some kind of drop step in the key. You don't see anything from these guys. And, when they set picks, they half step it on the roll. Set the pick and fly to the basket and you will get the ball. I love my rebs, and I am as frustrated as everybody else. We have a good enough team to make the dance, and a great enough defense to make some noise. Get back to the basics boys. Bigs, for Christmas, all I want is some effort on offense please.

Longtimevegan, maybe it's your moniker, maybe you hate steak, I don't know, or maybe it's that you just don't get it. If you knew anything about this business and how much it has changed in the last ten years, you would leave a more educated response. These days, casinos' absolutely rely on the impact of non-gaming revenue. Why does every major player have a nightclub? Why the explosion of high end restaurants these last few years? Why all the entertainment? Do you know how much the paradigm has shifted to non-gaming revenue? Non-gaming revenue for casinos' is over 50% these days. That is an enormous increase since the year 2000. Before then, gaming revenue was firmly over 70% of a casinos' revenue. Not anymore, and hardly the "golden egg" it used to be.
Maloof is attempting a coup d'etat, and a very sad one at that. It is nothing new, other casinos' have done the same thing. This just seems sleazier. Maloof is in a world of hurt, and he is throwing everything at the wall to see what might stick. I think, as locals, we have all seen what happens to venues when a casino gets in full control. They usually flop, hard. If the casinos' were so good at running these types of venues, why would they need an outside operator to begin with?

This article is almost comical at best. First of all Sun, get some facts from both sides. Whatever happened to the moral standard of objectivity? Anyone who reads, just a little, knows that Mr. Maloof is in a world of financial difficulties. The Palms, or The Maloof's for that matter, are not doing that great, financially speaking. I find it odd that there are a few different companies that want to "position" themselves by gobbling up The Palms debts. Future takeover anyone? I believe it was a company affiliated with Harrah's. It makes "fudiciary" sense, no pun intended Mr. Campbell, who kind of likes to hear himself talk in case you didn't ever notice.
In this economic environment, having been in The Palms on several occations, it appears to me, that The Nine Group is doing just fine. After walking past the "blue hairs" and other nefarious looking characters, the only reason to be in The Palms are The Nine Group venues. They are consistantly packed, which means to me, somebody must be doing something right. Maloof wants to tear apart the only good, and apparently profitable part of his floudering hotel? Isn't this somewhat strange? So, after reading the last couple of articles on this entire nature, I came to the conclusion that enough is enough all ready. Sun, normally you give both sides, and sometimes sprinkle a little spice on top. What gives these days? I like this publication, but come on guys, read between the lines a little.

Wow, I am just left scratching my head with this team. Lots of talent, but not alot of bite. Yes, I know we beat Louisville in Kentucky, but where is that bite now? This is a strange team to watch play. One game they play incredible defense, and the very next game they look like @#$%! I, for one, am just puzzeled at the lack of leadership on a team that has some players who have been battle tested. Where is the consistency in the defensive effort? Defense is all heart, everyone has one and anyone can play it.

Anyways, I will be at the game today, and I want to see some urgency. I want to see "asses and elbows" all night long. I want to see a team that scratches and claws for a rebound. I want to see some toughness, because that is the only way this team will still be dancing come March.

Coach, I don't even know where to begin when it comes to Maxson. I could go on for hours about the way Maxson handled the program back in his day. It almost seemed like he resented the basketball program for being so successful. I, like many others here in Vegas, could never figure that out. UNLV, in the grand scheme of things, was essentially a brand new college, growing at an alarming rate. The basketball program was a huge symbol of pride for the students and citizens of Vegas. The Rebels actually brought more money to the university because kids would enroll just to be a part of the program. Maxson, with some help from others, seemed to be jealous that we were a "basketball school". Every time I see his name in print, I am instantly irritated. We love you coach, and thanks for so many great memories.