John Severe Suspended
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Why did Braziller make it sound like a big hit?
He'll miss a game against New York institute and be back for the penn state game.
He'll miss a game against New York institute and be back for the penn state game.
I watched him against Siena last season. I realize one game is not conclusive but
what I witnessed, if typical, is not someone I would want on our squad. His attitude and court demeanor was early Harrison; his need to control the ball all the time was early Phil G; and his shooting was early Pointer. I was looking forward to seeing him play, but remarked to friends at the end I was pleased he wasn't in SJU or Siena colors because his "all about me" attitude would make me crazy.
Again, it was one person's view at one game and I'm sure the coaches could check out whether it was representative of not.
what I witnessed, if typical, is not someone I would want on our squad. His attitude and court demeanor was early Harrison; his need to control the ball all the time was early Phil G; and his shooting was early Pointer. I was looking forward to seeing him play, but remarked to friends at the end I was pleased he wasn't in SJU or Siena colors because his "all about me" attitude would make me crazy.
Again, it was one person's view at one game and I'm sure the coaches could check out whether it was representative of not.
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jumbo_peanuts
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So you would have kicked Harrison off the team as well, and would have never given him another chance?
I can't argue with your first two points, but he is a sharpshooter. To be north of 30% with the sheer # of attempts he had is pretty remarkable. Anyone can pick and choose 2-3 shots a game with their feet set and shoot a good %, but when you are averaging NINE attempts a game and shooting 34%...you can shoot. That means you are getting off a few every game with two men in your face and a few more off the bounce. Dom Pointer was never half the shooter Severe is.
So it's better that he's a no conscience chucker with a low percentage? He had 21 more shots, or one per game more, than Sean Armand and shot 10 percentage points lower? Piss poor shot selection I guess. Obviously the Pointer comparison is ridiculous but so is the sharpshooter nonsense. There were plenty of guys who took over 200 3's and shot over 40%. They are sharpshooters.
How accurate can Sammy Albano be? He can't even spell the kid's name right. I wouldn't want JS on the squad, another me first type of guy. Not sure he even has the ability to go off in a game, so not sure he brings much to the table. Plus his body language and attitude is awful. (fwiw I follow Fordham ball too)
Anyone that can shoot 34% with nine attempts per game can clearly shoot. How they fit into the flow of the game and contribute to or deter team chemistry is a different story. This kid can shoot and it is in his best interest to get to a team that he doesn't have to be a "no conscience chucker."
He'd be the best shooter on St. John's. Take away his toughest four shots a game and I think he'd be between 40-45% and that is fantastic.
I'd welcome him with open arms. Transfers usually come in with less of an edge. Nobody wants to transfer twice.
Yeah, that's ridiculous. "Any 34% shooter with the balls to take that many shots is not someone I would seek out. Either he's a crap teammate or a crap shooter and I don't think STJ needs either of those things. He took 7.5 per game, Armand took 6.6 per game. He made 34%, Armand 44%. There's something Severely wrong with that picture.
Why do you keep pulling up Armand like he's the bar for a decent shooter. 44% is absurdly good! 34% is more than solid. I'd take Armand as well.
Fordham was terrible last year and they played in a brutal league that saw them play from behind regularly. I doubt Severe would have played like that on UK or Louisville.