Talk:Christian Laettner

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There is no way the stomp has overshadowed his game winning shot against Kentucky.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 4.228.3.213 (talk • contribs).

I agree. You can't turn on a TV in March without seeing his shot, and the stomp has retreated back into the pack of other "Laettner's a jerk" things. The stomp belongs in here, but that particular sentence doesn't, so I've taken it out and reworded the passage a bit. -Colin Kimbrell 14:36, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

Do very many people really consider Laettner "the greatest college basketball player of all time"? Most people agree he had an extraordinary college career, but I've never met anyone who has said he's the best EVER.

No, almost no one would consider him the best of all time. --Liface 06:55, 24 March 2006 (UTC)

I'm not positive but I would imagine that JJ Redick broke Laettner's record for three point field goal percentage this year

[edit] Does anyone know if Christian Laettner Retired?

I have lost track. He has been on so many teams and injured so much that I don't know if he is even playing anymore.

DRUG USAGE

I think this article should comment on the end of his career, and also his drug usage. He's painted pretty favourably in the article, i'm not bashing him or being anti, just, his downfall should be commented upon...he did fail 3 drug tests...

see: sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1707573

[edit] Timberlake

It doesn't matter to me whether it says "stepped" or "stomped". "Intentionally" is the word that matters. I think the article is fair and well-documented now. Thanks Dubc0724 18:18, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

If it doesn't matter then why did you replace "Laettner also became known among Kentucky fans for another incident in the same Duke-Kentucky game. As Kentucky's Aminu Timberlake was lying on the floor after a foul, Laettner appeared to intentionally step on his chest, allegedly in retaliation for a foul earlier in the game." with this: "Laettner also became known among Kentucky fans for another incident in the same Duke-Kentucky game. As Kentucky's Aminu Timberlake was lying on the floor after a foul, Laettner intentionally stomped on his chest, allegedly in retaliation for a foul earlier in the game" ?  :) Duke53 18:31, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

Because stomp was a better description of what he did. However, it's easier to let it go and use "stepped" than to try to find a source using the exact word "stomped" in order to pacify you. That's all. Thanks Dubc0724 18:37, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

PS All three sources worked; and at least one included "stomp".  :-) Dubc0724 18:38, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

For someone who professes that " ... I also have enough respect for the encyclopedia we're supposedly working on to produce good faith edits, rather than push my POV." you seem to have pushed your POV a few times lately.

Remember, this is supposed to be an encyclopedia, not a fan site. Duke53 19:00, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

Not sure what you're talking about. Most all I've done lately is provide sources as requested, most of which are sources for edits other than my own. Just tryin' to help. Dubc0724 19:20, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

At 15:00, August 21, 2006, on the Duke University page, you added to "The graduation rate of Duke's football players is consistently among the highest among Division I-A schools" the following qualifier: because Duke players rarely reach the NFL. NPOV? Not in your wildest wet dream. Weasel words? You betcha. If you're gonna preach then follow your own guidelines. I'm not going to waste time by citing other instances, but they are there. Duke53 19:46, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

"Duke football players rarely reach the NFL" is true. There are no weasel words in there; you might want to consult WP:Weasel for more information. I will admit that it was poorly worded and Duke fans editors reverted it. Perhaps when I have more time, I can substantiate it. But for now it's not a priority. It does however make me feel all warm & fuzzy to know that reading all my edits means so much to you. Thanks! Dubc0724 19:54, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

Kentucky football players rarely make the NFL - so why is Kentucky's grad rate for football so low? Your edit was a stupid cheap shot that belongs on idiotic football messageboards and fan sites, not on Wikipedia.

Care to define 'rarely'? Duke53 19:58, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

Well, yeah - that's what I meant when I said "when I have more time, I can substantiate it". I agree that rarely was a poor choice of words. Geez, I said I was wrong already... :-) Dubc0724 20:03, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

You don't read my edits and comments? Meh.

Take your time on that edit, it would have to be a dandy.Duke53 23:01, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

The whole mention of the Timberlake incident is so trivial with respect to Laettner's career, I don't think it even belongs here. Only KY fans would feel the need for it to be here. Why don't we discuss other fouls as well? Over 4 years, I guess he had quite a few. That would be an interesting discussion. The fact is, mention of the incident - if it belongs anywhere - might be a better fit for Timberlake's wiki entry if anyone would care to create one. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Cfstick (talk • contribs).

It's notable because it was a big deal at the time. It wasn't about a "foul" in the normal sense. Love him or hate him, Laettner was not typically a "dirty" player, so his actions in the Kentucky game stood out like a sore thumb. And it was especially memorable given his otherwise flawless performance in that game. Dubc0724 18:51, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

By the way, Laettner's last second shot was not a bankshot