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Post by capcenterhoya on Jan 29, 2008 9:56:06 GMT -5
Lets not get carried away with Dajuan's contributions against decent competition this year. If anything, he has been more of a liability than an asset thus far in Big East play.
He is shooting a stellar 20/59 (34%) from the field, and 7/29 from three (24%) in conference play
I'll concede his rebounding has been decent, but his defensive has been inconsistent at best. Two fouls against 3s in the past two games is just terrible. When Dajuan is hitting his shot, he makes our team that much better. But he's just not getting it done consistently this year. Maybe the injury will regain his focus. I'm confident the team will continue just fine without him. Just means more minutes for Crawford and Ewing Jr
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Post by jarninwashere on Jan 29, 2008 9:58:08 GMT -5
Doogie wrote: "High ankle sprain is much worse in hoops than football."
In a perfect world the opposite would be the case... (Sorry, I had to get in my shot at Brady since I doubt the Giants will get in any shots at him this weekend.)
I'm computer illiterate--can someone message me or otherwise tell me how to quote previous posts in my reply like they're supposed to be? Much appreciated.
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PopeJohn2
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Post by PopeJohn2 on Jan 29, 2008 12:56:03 GMT -5
above the post there is an icon label "quote". click that and you can edit the portion of the quote you want to quote. it takes some figuring out but its easy after you do.
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PopeJohn2
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Post by PopeJohn2 on Jan 29, 2008 13:01:03 GMT -5
im amazed that there are posts suggesting that dajuan was not that important and that we are as good if not BETTER without him. come on people. losing summers is huge. he is our a top rebounder, has started just about every game and is developing into our #2 scoring threat. if you think we were bad at rebouding before, i shudder to think what it would be like without dajuan.
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Post by jarninwashere on Jan 29, 2008 13:07:21 GMT -5
above the post there is an icon label "quote". click that and you can edit the portion of the quote you want to quote. it takes some figuring out but its easy after you do. Thanks, my friend. And agree with you that Dajuan is absolutely critical to this team's chances in March (and April).
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Post by blueandgray on Jan 29, 2008 14:45:35 GMT -5
To date, I've been Dajuan's biggest critic. I've only done so because i recognize how much we need him. Dajuan can take and hit the big shot, he provides match up problems for defenses, he forces you to guard him both in the post and out on the perimeter, he's a much improved rebounder, and he plays with a lot of energy.
With Dajuan I am 100% confident we win the next three games against the lower-tier of the BE. Without Dajuan I only hope we win the the next three.
Dajuan, with everything I've written... heal quickly... we need you!!
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Post by chep3 on Jan 29, 2008 14:55:52 GMT -5
you really didn't understand what i was saying. in this league, you can't assume any game is a given, that is what i meant. we can't assume that we're going to be 8-1 after st johns and the hall. one game at a time, one win at a time. next time, think about what was written before you call someone ridiculous. I agree with hoopsmccan. Why can't we (as fans) assume that any game is a given? What harm does that do? If I go ahead and assume that we'll win the Seton Hall game and even make mention of it on this board, does that mean that the team will play worse for that game? The answer, of course, is no. It's preposterous and more than a little self-involved to think that anything we say as fans or anything we write on this board will affect the way the team performs. Sure, those of us lucky enough to attend the games can go out there and give the team the best home court advantage possible, but aside from that, not much that we do or say matters one little bit. From the guy who has worn the same shirt during every game in the past 3 years, what fans do and say (and wear) directly affects the product on the court. In the SJU game, Pat should be able to step in fine, and might even be preferable. I think he'll do a better job banging with Burrell than Dajuan would have. Medium to long term, though, we are going to drop a couple more games this season than we would have with Dajuan healthy. Just got to hope that him and Chris somehow are good to go by the postseason.
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Post by hoyastrong on Jan 29, 2008 15:00:18 GMT -5
There's no way that losing Dajuan isn't going to hurt us big time. Those guys are gonna have to dig deep now, and just hope he comes back soon.
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Post by williambraskyiii on Jan 29, 2008 15:15:12 GMT -5
its not as much a question of ewing for summers being a major downgrade or whatever...each have different strengths, but if it improves our rebounding, I am all for it.
it is a depth issue.
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Post by dajuan on Jan 29, 2008 15:18:53 GMT -5
I agree with hoopsmccan. Why can't we (as fans) assume that any game is a given? What harm does that do? If I go ahead and assume that we'll win the Seton Hall game and even make mention of it on this board, does that mean that the team will play worse for that game? The answer, of course, is no. It's preposterous and more than a little self-involved to think that anything we say as fans or anything we write on this board will affect the way the team performs. Sure, those of us lucky enough to attend the games can go out there and give the team the best home court advantage possible, but aside from that, not much that we do or say matters one little bit. From the guy who has worn the same shirt during every game in the past 3 years, what fans do and say (and wear) directly affects the product on the court. I assume you're kidding for the sake of your own mental health and also for the sake of those who get to drink in the aroma of your go-to shirt during Hoyas games. My question to you is, since the Hoyas have had varied results when you've worn that shirt, what makes you continue to wear it? Your actions are an assault on reason.
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Post by GIGAFAN99 on Jan 29, 2008 15:24:18 GMT -5
its not as much a question of ewing for summers being a major downgrade or whatever...each have different strengths, but if it improves our rebounding, I am all for it. it is a depth issue. And it's really "Can Vern play Pat's role?" Dajuan and Pat play almost the same number of minutes now (25 to 20) so Pat starting isn't a huge stretch. Tyler can play the Vern role (one-for-one with a starter, in this case Austin). He's done this before and he's fine. But can Vern step in and play Pat's role? Before he was "spelling" Roy. Now he's our sixth man. That's a big jump. Let's hope he can step up.
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Post by Filo on Jan 29, 2008 15:25:09 GMT -5
Your actions are an assault on reason. Damn, that is a great line. Unfortunately, reason goes out the window when talking about superstition, luck, etc.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Jan 29, 2008 16:47:18 GMT -5
as for the whole fans over looking games. Is it going to cause the team to lose? no. not unless the team reads the board and adpots the attitude of the posters. But basically no.
on the otherhand you look awfully foolish if you over look a team and then they beat us. That's the only real reason to not over look a team as a poster. and as a response to looking foolish you'll probably overreact to the loss and say something stupid. Which will cause people to call you out and and yell at you and ruin the harmony of the board. That is the detriment caused by looking ahead.
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Post by jarninwashere on Jan 29, 2008 17:04:21 GMT -5
I just received some important information from Camille Powell about Dajuan. Am I violating the rules in posting the email from her? (I'm serious.)
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Post by strummer8526 on Jan 29, 2008 17:10:00 GMT -5
POST IT!
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Jan 29, 2008 17:14:59 GMT -5
was it a text message??
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Post by jarninwashere on Jan 29, 2008 17:24:57 GMT -5
I wrote: "Camille, the Post indicated in a short blurb yesterday that DaJuan Summers had a high ankle sprain, but didn't give any more detail as to whether it was severe or mild. (I understand the difference between the two is like night and day.) Can we hope for any more details on the injury any time soon? Thanks."
Camille wrote: "From what I understand, it's more on the mild side. I think he could play some tomorrow."
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Post by jarninwashere on Jan 29, 2008 17:26:02 GMT -5
Strummer, if Dan gives me sh*t for posting the email, I'm telling him you said it was ok! LOL
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Post by JohnJacquesLayup on Jan 29, 2008 17:26:06 GMT -5
Edited yes!!!
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