blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Nov 29, 2012 14:37:14 GMT -5
Should be on our radar with 3 semesters of eligibilty. Thoughts?
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Nov 29, 2012 15:10:11 GMT -5
I suppose that all depends on if he's willing to get in shape if someone kicks his ass. He clearly won't do it on his own and howland wasn't able to get him to. I don't know what his mind set is. Is he looking for a coach that will get him in shape and allow him to reach his potential or is he looking for the easy route where he can pudge up and still play? The answer to that question should determine whether or not he receives any interest from us.
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IDenj
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Post by IDenj on Nov 29, 2012 15:14:34 GMT -5
Hell no.
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Nov 29, 2012 15:44:23 GMT -5
By all accounts he's a good kid who has been battling his weight. I'd defintely consider bringing him on board.
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IDenj
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Post by IDenj on Nov 29, 2012 15:57:44 GMT -5
Of course he is a good kid. But he had a great opportunity. He screwed it up. Ok had the chance this year to make amends... What did he do? Ate his way to the bench and transferred out.
He will get himself in some type of shape, declare for the draft, go in the second round, get cut by New Orleans, spend half a year in the D and then float from Belgium, Finland and Estonia.
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KirbyKeger
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Post by KirbyKeger on Nov 29, 2012 17:32:02 GMT -5
Not saying I want him, but let's cut him some slack. He was obviously in a very toxic, unhelpful situation at UCLA. It has become evident that Howland has little to no control over that program, and that he probably wasn't effective in influencing Josh to stay in shape.
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chep3
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Post by chep3 on Nov 29, 2012 17:38:17 GMT -5
Absolutely not. How would a guy his size work in our offense? Do you want to see Josh Smith with the ball at the top of the key needing to put the ball on the floor?
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HoyaNyr320
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Post by HoyaNyr320 on Nov 29, 2012 17:54:03 GMT -5
Mi-chael Swee-tney [clap, clap, clap, clap, clap]
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Post by strummer8526 on Nov 29, 2012 17:55:35 GMT -5
Of course he is a good kid. But he had a great opportunity. He screwed it up. Ok had the chance this year to make amends... What did he do? Ate his way to the bench and transferred out. He will get himself in some type of shape, declare for the draft, go in the second round, get cut by New Orleans, spend half a year in the D and then float from Belgium, Finland and Estonia. Seems like he doesn't even have to bother living the next 10 years. You've got them all mapped out for him. |
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Nov 29, 2012 18:07:36 GMT -5
I regret having asked this question on this board. I should have known better. I think most of us would happily welcome him to the program if he chose to come. FWIW, I wouldn't be surprised if we reach out to him.
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IDenj
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Post by IDenj on Nov 29, 2012 18:27:24 GMT -5
Of course he is a good kid. But he had a great opportunity. He screwed it up. Ok had the chance this year to make amends... What did he do? Ate his way to the bench and transferred out. He will get himself in some type of shape, declare for the draft, go in the second round, get cut by New Orleans, spend half a year in the D and then float from Belgium, Finland and Estonia. Seems like he doesn't even have to bother living the next 10 years. You've got them all mapped out for him. I'd better get my cut... |
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IDenj
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Post by IDenj on Nov 29, 2012 18:31:07 GMT -5
I regret having asked this question on this board. I should have known better. I think most of us would happily welcome him to the program if he chose to come. FWIW, I wouldn't be surprised if we reach out to him. Does he sound like a Georgetown type of kid? Everyone talks about so and so is a perfect fit for our system/program. Do these sound like the actions of a man whose had ALL he could eat?? |
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Post by guru on Nov 29, 2012 19:14:38 GMT -5
I regret having asked this question on this board. I should have known better. I think most of us would happily welcome him to the program if he chose to come. FWIW, I wouldn't be surprised if we reach out to him. Does he sound like a Georgetown type of kid? Everyone talks about so and so is a perfect fit for our system/program. Do these sound like the actions of a man whose had ALL he could eat?? That could have been me! |
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hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Nov 29, 2012 20:51:22 GMT -5
As someone who has most likely watched Smith play more frequently than the vast majority of people on this board, I say pass. I wish him well, but the risk is just too high. Plus, I agree with the comments that he's not a fit in the offense.
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Post by homeonthehilltop on Nov 29, 2012 21:23:47 GMT -5
How can we look at either UCLA guys? We don't have scholies for next semester.
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tonyparker
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Post by tonyparker on Dec 2, 2012 22:36:42 GMT -5
Well, we going to talk about what hoyaballa is suggesting??
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Post by daymondmyles on Dec 2, 2012 22:40:22 GMT -5
Crazy if true. Not sure if its good or bad for us. Seems like he'd have to do an awful lot to be ready to play for us.
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Post by westendhoya on Dec 2, 2012 22:53:23 GMT -5
Does he have any cred where I should be believing this?
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 2, 2012 23:05:05 GMT -5
interesting....good get if he actually commits to getting in shape. If not....well....we'll have to have other options ready. Definitely a gamble, but one that could pay off big (no pun intended) in the end
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Dec 2, 2012 23:18:27 GMT -5
Does he have any cred where I should be believing this? Not sure whether its a done deal....but like I said, this would not surprise me at all. |
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