SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jun 4, 2008 19:43:01 GMT -5
One, we have 10 practice players on scholarship. Nine available for games, but ten overall.
Two, we have managers, walk-ons and practice players if we want. Jansen may not be a big time player but he can more than pull his weight in practice. I bet there are a few people on campus that can ball enough to be helpful.
Three, I do agree that this year shouldn't be a sacrificial one. There's no reason for it to be. We have a good chance, IMO, of being a great team. Maybe not more than 50%, but there's a TON of talent on this team.
OTOH -- I'm not one of those who think the team or DaJuan is terribly disadvantaged at the four.
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balla
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Post by balla on Jun 4, 2008 20:06:10 GMT -5
SF/KC are correct. He has to sit out all of this season, but will still have 4 years to play(which does not make sense). 6 years to play 4, but whatever. He is still going for the waiver, and hopes to get it. I was giving him credit for being intelligent, and assumed that he knew he would already get the waiver. My bad ::)He basically needs a new pimp, because he has gotten some dumb representation: www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/03/AR2008060303622.html
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balla
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Post by balla on Jun 4, 2008 23:49:36 GMT -5
Balla or gurus, how do Gus and Braswell's games compare? I'm thinking Gus thinks of himself as a one- or two-and-done. Gus is better than Braswell, but it is a moot point.
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Post by kchoya on Jun 5, 2008 10:11:43 GMT -5
SF/KC are correct. He has to sit out all of this season, but will still have 4 years to play(which does not make sense). 6 years to play 4, but whatever. He is still going for the waiver, and hopes to get it. I was giving him credit for being intelligent, and assumed that he knew he would already get the waiver. My bad ::)He basically needs a new pimp, because he has gotten some dumb representation: www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/03/AR2008060303622.htmlWhat about the five-year clock. Per the NCAA: "If you play at a Division I school, you have five calendar years in which to play four seasons of competition — even if you sit out a year, even if you go part-time during your college career. Your five-year clock starts the minute you become a fulltime student at any college." Gilchrist first enrolled at UMCB in the middle of 07-08 school year. I don't know if he'll be able to get four years of playing time without a waiver.
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Post by ColumbiaHeightsHoya on Jun 5, 2008 11:45:42 GMT -5
The guy is a flake. We should steer clear.
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Post by hoyalawyer on Jun 5, 2008 11:53:28 GMT -5
agreed. "what's all the fuss, about this Gus?"
people we don't need another BIG this year IF the cost is we have TOO MANY next 3 years we will be small, but quick. REBOUNDING REBOUNDING REBOUNDING you say? its called BOXING OUT. we didn't rebound great WITH ROY because guys (sans Roy) NEVER GOT POSITION. That is a point of emphasis in this off season and it should improve despite our lack of size up front.
Panic? Panic? Panic? I leave it at the disco.
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RDF
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Post by RDF on Jun 6, 2008 14:40:10 GMT -5
If Hoyas are going after a guy who won't be around long--and would help this year--might as well go big and get in on Gilchrist.
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chep3
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Post by chep3 on Jun 12, 2008 11:21:52 GMT -5
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Post by vcjack on Jun 12, 2008 11:49:57 GMT -5
If he really does end up at USF I'll be glad because that will help them get to respectability, and WVU doesn't get him
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Post by moe09 on Jun 12, 2008 13:41:37 GMT -5
Lataye Darden, a 6-foot-8, 190-pound forward, is down to choosing between Maryland, Marquette and Oklahoma State, according to his coach, Russell Branch. Darden, who averaged 14 points and 11 blocks a game as a senior, was offered a scholarship by Gary Williams after Tyree Evans asked for his release last month, Branch said.
"If he gets cleared by the National Clearinghouse, I think it's a 9 out of 10 that he will go to Maryland,'' said Branch.
Good ol' terps lookin' for that sweet 810 on the SATs. Of course, it's not 800 anymore, but whatever it is now...
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Post by HometownHoya on Jun 12, 2008 13:47:40 GMT -5
6-8, 190lbs? Jeez that dude is a STICK
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moe09
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Post by moe09 on Jun 12, 2008 15:04:08 GMT -5
All the easier for him to slide through the cracks, HH.
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Post by MCIGuy on Jun 12, 2008 15:08:47 GMT -5
9 is a big deal because anything can happen. 9 is less than you need. You want to be able to atleast go 5 on 5 with 10 scholly players. The team does have that 10th scholarship player. His name is Julian Vaughn.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2008 15:47:20 GMT -5
6-8, 190lbs? Jeez that dude is a STICK Duane Spencer says hello.
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prhoya
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Post by prhoya on Jun 12, 2008 21:36:02 GMT -5
By now, he's Gus "Drama" Gilchrist.
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Post by lichoya68 on Jun 13, 2008 11:06:44 GMT -5
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MCIGuy
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Post by MCIGuy on Jun 13, 2008 11:49:27 GMT -5
Lataye Darden, a 6-foot-8, 190-pound forward, is down to choosing between Maryland, Marquette and Oklahoma State, according to his coach, Russell Branch. Darden, who averaged 14 points and 11 blocks a game as a senior, was offered a scholarship by Gary Williams after Tyree Evans asked for his release last month, Branch said. "If he gets cleared by the National Clearinghouse, I think it's a 9 out of 10 that he will go to Maryland,'' said Branch. Good ol' terps lookin' for that sweet 810 on the SATs. Of course, it's not 800 anymore, but whatever it is now... Branch also said originally that with Gilchrist and Darden the Terps would be heading to the Final Four. Absurd...even if Gilchrist had stayed in College Park.
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moe09
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Post by moe09 on Jun 13, 2008 11:57:58 GMT -5
Any actual news out there about where he's looking/headed?
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hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Jun 13, 2008 13:01:59 GMT -5
11 blocks per game? Should that be 11 rebounds?
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Post by HoyaAtHeart on Jan 15, 2009 8:49:52 GMT -5
Kid's looking pretty damn good @ So. Fl.
Gave that Pitt front line some trouble last night
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