Off Season Tidbits
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[quote="jpm114" post=356842][quote="Logen" post=356798]I don’t agree with any of the player comparisons offered. Best comparison I ever heard was from a veteran NJ HS coach who compared him to Roger McCready, the Xaverian / Boston College player in the late 90’s, early 2000’s; undersized primarily power player who was good enough on the perimeter to force matchup problems. Had a real nice career at BC.[/quote]
I suspect that this is the first time I've ever seen a reference made here to Roger McCready so if I may let me run with this a little and speculate as to how it might work and how it might be flawed. Remember that Roger never really had to change his game from high school to college. He was, at BC, as he was at Xaverian, a 6'5" inside player with a nice post up game and a serious knack for getting rebounds and playing in traffic, two things in my view that aren't necessarily coached but are learned from playing experience. ME doesn't have that yet, mostly because football took away his playing summers, but I think a second factor that slowed his development was the foolishness of New Jersey playing without a shot clock.It is difficult for any kid,but especially one playing football to develop the kind of subtle skills, timing and positioning, an undersized inside player has when the ball is being held for extended stretches.
When the opportunity came in limited stretches ME showed motor and physicality. And it's clear that this staff respects his work ethic and athleticism enough to carve out a role for him. Here's hoping that they and he succeed because he's a great kid who can be a team leader if he's playing enough to make a contribution.[/quote]
Great points and agreed. I never intended to infer ME was anywhere near the player McCready was, I was just passing on a comment one of the Roselle Catholic coaches shared with me at a NJTOC game as a result of what were only rumors at that time that he might forego football for basketball. I actually believe it might even have been in ME's junior year but I certainly can't trust my memory. Again, good stuff.................
I suspect that this is the first time I've ever seen a reference made here to Roger McCready so if I may let me run with this a little and speculate as to how it might work and how it might be flawed. Remember that Roger never really had to change his game from high school to college. He was, at BC, as he was at Xaverian, a 6'5" inside player with a nice post up game and a serious knack for getting rebounds and playing in traffic, two things in my view that aren't necessarily coached but are learned from playing experience. ME doesn't have that yet, mostly because football took away his playing summers, but I think a second factor that slowed his development was the foolishness of New Jersey playing without a shot clock.It is difficult for any kid,but especially one playing football to develop the kind of subtle skills, timing and positioning, an undersized inside player has when the ball is being held for extended stretches.
When the opportunity came in limited stretches ME showed motor and physicality. And it's clear that this staff respects his work ethic and athleticism enough to carve out a role for him. Here's hoping that they and he succeed because he's a great kid who can be a team leader if he's playing enough to make a contribution.[/quote]
Great points and agreed. I never intended to infer ME was anywhere near the player McCready was, I was just passing on a comment one of the Roselle Catholic coaches shared with me at a NJTOC game as a result of what were only rumors at that time that he might forego football for basketball. I actually believe it might even have been in ME's junior year but I certainly can't trust my memory. Again, good stuff.................
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[quote="Paultzman" post=357133]https://twitter.com/sammyalbano/status/1168169975766499328?s=21[/quote]
Any idea if this is somethings that’s been out there?
Any idea if this is somethings that’s been out there?
We're adding a 2nd Special Asst? I thought only one was allowed..
Love to see Roberts putting in the work! Kid will step up this year in this system!
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[quote="Moose" post=357142][quote="RedStormNC" post=357139]We're adding a 2nd Special Asst? I thought only one was allowed..[/quote]
There is no limit. Have as many as you want. In terms of bench seating it might be tough to sit more than one[/quote]
Half-a$$ing is approved
There is no limit. Have as many as you want. In terms of bench seating it might be tough to sit more than one[/quote]
Half-a$$ing is approved
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LJ Figueroa's activity and ability to do the little things was a constant for @StJohnsBBall this past season. He just had a knack for loose balls and making that energy play. That gels in any system, but could get taken to the next level in Mike Anderson's press. #SJUBB
LJ Figueroa's activity and ability to do the little things was a constant for @StJohnsBBall this past season. He just had a knack for loose balls and making that energy play. That gels in any system, but could get taken to the next level in Mike Anderson's press. #SJUBB
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[quote="MCNPA" post=357215][quote="L J S A" post=357214]Judging by that pic, I would actually let Champagnie get some run at center against the weak teams we play before Steere is eligible.[/quote]
They’re in a hill. If anybody gets reps at center it’s gonna be Sears.[/quote]
Sears is probably 6'5½" and has had knee troubles. I appreciate him signing, but I actually don't think he'll ever give us much. Hopefully I'm wrong, obviously.
They’re in a hill. If anybody gets reps at center it’s gonna be Sears.[/quote]
Sears is probably 6'5½" and has had knee troubles. I appreciate him signing, but I actually don't think he'll ever give us much. Hopefully I'm wrong, obviously.
[quote="L J S A" post=357216][quote="MCNPA" post=357215][quote="L J S A" post=357214]Judging by that pic, I would actually let Champagnie get some run at center against the weak teams we play before Steere is eligible.[/quote]
They’re in a hill. If anybody gets reps at center it’s gonna be Sears.[/quote]
Sears is probably 6'5½" and has had knee troubles. I appreciate him signing, but I actually don't think he'll ever give us much. Hopefully I'm wrong, obviously.[/quote] Did Sears knees bother him ,this last season!
They’re in a hill. If anybody gets reps at center it’s gonna be Sears.[/quote]
Sears is probably 6'5½" and has had knee troubles. I appreciate him signing, but I actually don't think he'll ever give us much. Hopefully I'm wrong, obviously.[/quote] Did Sears knees bother him ,this last season!