Christian Jones

[Moose]

Not doubting the story is true, but given the events of the past 2 days, maybe now is not the best time to be running with this topic.

Are you referring to the Te'o story?? If so, I'm not following your point.

Yes.

All it means is that, for the time being, anytime the loss of a loved one is going to be brought up by someone, especially in a hard luck case, it will be natural (at least for me) to take a step back and say, "are the players and/or team embellishing this"?

Again, I have no reason to believe that the story is not true. But given the Te'o thing, I'd be lying if I said something like that didn't at least cross my mind.

Happy?

1-http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dall...ernight-Grand-Prairie-accident-180373601.html

2-http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/01/01/4517324/young-driver-killed-after-losing.html

Again, I thought it was true all the way. But come on, next time you here something like this, you're gonna say that's not gonna cross your mind? Even for at least a split second?

No. Because the majority of society is not like that.

 

[beast of the east]

Certainly a tough thing to deal with and every individual deals with death differently. Some find the courts a refuge from all the garbage going on in their lives. Others carry it around like baggage. There isn't a right or a wrong - it just is.

Jones has a pro body, but so does Justin Burrell. Like many I liked so many things about JB's game that I was disappointed when he regressed from his underclass success. This is a difficult game even when you have the tools since so much success is dependent on what's above your neck.

I hope he makes it.

 

[ccnobz]

He looked pretty comfortable on the court vs ND, and Lavin was quoted as saying he would get some more minutes tomorrow. The talent seems to be there

 

[beast of the east]

He looked pretty comfortable on the court vs ND, and Lavin was quoted as saying he would get some more minutes tomorrow. The talent seems to be there

Given that we lack muscle in the frontcourt, if he has any ability, he must be given a shot at proving his worth.

 

[Section9]

He looked pretty comfortable on the court vs ND, and Lavin was quoted as saying he would get some more minutes tomorrow. The talent seems to be there

DePaul has some big bodies and Melvin is a handfull, Porter with some muscle.

 

[ccnobz]

He looked pretty comfortable on the court vs ND, and Lavin was quoted as saying he would get some more minutes tomorrow. The talent seems to be there

DePaul has some big bodies and Melvin is a handfull, Porter with some muscle.

Good point, lets see Jones for 12 mins or so and see what he has got. He has the body we know that.

 

[ccnobz]

He looked pretty comfortable on the court vs ND, and Lavin was quoted as saying he would get some more minutes tomorrow. The talent seems to be there

Given that we lack muscle in the frontcourt, if he has any ability, he must be given a shot at proving his worth.

Agree

 

[frank61]

I still think he can play a role on this team. He can give other guys on the front line a blow. He has a Big East body and did not look half bad the other night against ND.

 

[Pray4change]

Now really rooting for this kid. He come out of this even stronger.

 

[redmen1969]

Now really rooting for this kid. He come out of this even stronger.

+1

 

[MCNPA]

Hope Jones makes it personal and shows it on the court. I really think he is a much more talented kid. If he plays with fire, he has the rest f the skills to put the hurt on teams. We need a PF. Christian Jones can't be idle any longer.

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

Not doubting the story is true, but given the events of the past 2 days, maybe now is not the best time to be running with this topic.

No. Because the majority of society is not like that.

thank you - imho - or not so humble etc.

it's easy to get a skewed or cynical view of "life", of "humanity", of the "galaxy" and generalize the situation - the media focuses on the bizarre (in general) while most people and most days and most events are more modest and understandable

working with military and the courts most of my life, I have to let my soul take a cold shower every now and then to remember/remind myself
most days and most people there's no one shooting at you, shouting orders, causing ruckus with the family or on the streets

for example, we hear about a school kids tragedy (they are beyond tragic and they have happened in Scotland, in Norway, in Colorado, just about every country in every century) - while, of course, most kids and most schools have a ordinary day;

I drive to work at 5am and refuse to turn on the news radio because I will hear about the home invasions (burglaries), the scandal, the weird happenings in Hollywood, the overturned tractor trailer, some wildlife species dying off
while most houses and trailers are just fine that day etc.

Anyway, back at the ranch, great to have Jones on the team and I hope all the best for him beyond win and losses and points and rebounds - although it certainly seems as though he'll help there as well.

 

[Class of 72]

Now really rooting for this kid. He come out of this even stronger.

Emotional injuries sometime take longer to recover from than physical injuries. He needs to be playing and focusing on basketball to help him with his emotional pain.
With no Sanchez, even 10 minutes of decent play up front will be invaluable to this thin team.

 

[MCNPA]

Now really rooting for this kid. He come out of this even stronger.

Emotional injuries sometime take longer to recover from than physical injuries. He needs to be playing and focusing on basketball to help him with his emotional pain.
With no Sanchez, even 10 minutes of decent play up front will be invaluable to this thin team.

Agree. We are actually not that thin though, if we can get reliable PF minutes from him. Kids has the skills. I've rarely see him make big mistakes in the court in his time out there. He just needs to buy in and play at Big East effort level. I hope he does learn to.

 

[SJU65]

Christian Jones has to be more physical and play with fire. With the body he has and his talent he should be grabbing more rebounds. Its all between the ears.

 

[Marillac]

Now really rooting for this kid. He come out of this even stronger.

Emotional injuries sometime take longer to recover from than physical injuries. He needs to be playing and focusing on basketball to help him with his emotional pain.
With no Sanchez, even 10 minutes of decent play up front will be invaluable to this thin team.

Wow. Everyone is so big into making everything a sob story these days. I lost my father, aunt, and grandfather in a span of 11 days a freshman in high school and my one of my best friends in a car accident in college during the season. There are many, many others who have gone through far worse than myself. I find these types of stories insulting.

 

[Moose]

Now really rooting for this kid. He come out of this even stronger.

Emotional injuries sometime take longer to recover from than physical injuries. He needs to be playing and focusing on basketball to help him with his emotional pain.
With no Sanchez, even 10 minutes of decent play up front will be invaluable to this thin team.

Wow. Everyone is so big into making everything a sob story these days. I lost my father, aunt, and grandfather in a span of 11 days a freshman in high school and my one of my best friends in a car accident in college during the season. There are many, many others who have gone through far worse than myself. I find these types of stories insulting.

Um........ok

 

[Section3]

Now really rooting for this kid. He come out of this even stronger.

Emotional injuries sometime take longer to recover from than physical injuries. He needs to be playing and focusing on basketball to help him with his emotional pain.
With no Sanchez, even 10 minutes of decent play up front will be invaluable to this thin team.

Wow. Everyone is so big into making everything a sob story these days. I lost my father, aunt, and grandfather in a span of 11 days a freshman in high school and my one of my best friends in a car accident in college during the season. There are many, many others who have gone through far worse than myself. I find these types of stories insulting.

I'm sure he didn't contact the Post...and hopefully you were around family and friends during those unfortunate events...Jones, on the other hand, being 1500 mies from home presumably doesn't have his family to lean on

 

[maineqb]

Now really rooting for this kid. He come out of this even stronger.

Emotional injuries sometime take longer to recover from than physical injuries. He needs to be playing and focusing on basketball to help him with his emotional pain.
With no Sanchez, even 10 minutes of decent play up front will be invaluable to this thin team.

Wow. Everyone is so big into making everything a sob story these days. I lost my father, aunt, and grandfather in a span of 11 days a freshman in high school and my one of my best friends in a car accident in college during the season. There are many, many others who have gone through far worse than myself. I find these types of stories insulting.

Jeez. I found the story to be uplifting. 18 and 19yr old kids who look out for each other in a time a need.

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

Now really rooting for this kid. He come out of this even stronger.

Wow. Everyone is so big into making everything a sob story these days. I lost my father, aunt, and grandfather in a span of 11 days a freshman in high school and my one of my best friends in a car accident in college during the season. There are many, many others who have gone through far worse than myself. I find these types of stories insulting.

Um........ok

Moose - I realize this is off to the side but can you explain the karma "thing" and status (e.g. expert, senior) "thing" on the left of each post.
Also what's the significance of plus or minus with the karma???

thanks