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Topic: Big Man to Play with Coop

Topic: Big Man to Play with Coop

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genessee
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Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 12/9/2010 6:56:34 PM

D.J. is stellar. This team is one big man short of being FANTASTIC next year and the following year. Coop's a stud and we have a boatload of young talent. One very good center is the missing link to putting this team deep in the tournament. Who's on the radar?

Jeff McKinney
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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 12/10/2010 4:57:27 PM

No scholarships currently available.

ohio9704
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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 12/10/2010 9:00:26 PM

Don't we still have 1? 3 seniors + Kellogg leaving and added 2 fresh and 1 Juco. Still 1 more by my count.

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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 12/11/2010 12:46:42 PM

You're right, 9704! I'm sorry about the misinformation in my previous post. One scholarship available for next season!!

Monroe Slavin
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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 2/20/2011 2:10:53 PM

Any news on the Big Man situation?

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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/5/2011 12:26:16 PM

BIGMANZ
BIGMANZ
BIGMANZ

I understand that it's not just snap-your-fingers to bring in effective big men. But, dang, if we can find a couple of 6'9" or over studs, we can be really good.

bobcatsquared
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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/5/2011 3:12:08 PM

Why do I bother taking the time to check out a thread where the last post was from Monroe? Man, after all these years, I should know better. Shame on me.

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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/5/2011 4:18:16 PM

Height sounds like a stat. Can't trust it. Doesn't tell you anything.

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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/5/2011 7:10:31 PM

Height is a stat? Don't most of us tend to look at stats as an achieved, so somewhat controllable, number? Is height that way? What % of guys 6'9" or over do we lack and, if talented, tend to be able to make a difference in defense and/or rebounding? Of course, it's easier to blather on about stats and kill the messenger, squared, than it is to deliberate, analyze and respond with insight. Or do you expect us to ahieve markedly better, to achieve what our talent at the 1, 2 and 3 appear to be without quality big persons to fill out the picture?

Andrew Ruck
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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/7/2011 9:15:39 AM

Actually, height and stats are a pretty good comparison. They both seem to predict a certain result in the future, or in other words a higher probability of a certain result, but you'd be crazy to think it is the end all in the discussion. One thing is for sure, both are relevant and worth discussing!

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bn9
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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/7/2011 10:37:23 AM

Bobcat Dragon wrote:

Height sounds like a stat. Can't trust it. Doesn't tell you anything.

I agree to a certain extent. Height is just one indicator. In my 24 years of watching Bobcat basketball, if I was in a situation where I needed a rebound and had to pick a Bobcat to get it, I would want Gary Trent. He was 6 feet 6 inches tall. I would not pick Jason Terry who was 7 feet 2 inches tall. Strength and explosiveness also come in to play. It is by belief that there is no stat that in itself can tell a whole story.

Ohio69
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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/8/2011 10:34:11 AM

Bobcat Dragon wrote:

Height sounds like a stat. Can't trust it. Doesn't tell you anything.

True. You just look good getting off the bus. But, we do need some height with talent.

Can somebody hit a pull up jumper for me?.....

Casper71
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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/9/2011 11:55:17 AM

bn9...

I believe Gary Trent was about 6'8" and 250# (at least that was his NBA ht and wt).

And, I don't think he got any bigger after leaving OHIO.

He was just a stud PF.

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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/9/2011 1:04:07 PM

bn9 wrote:

Bobcat Dragon wrote:

Height sounds like a stat. Can't trust it. Doesn't tell you anything.

I always got a kick out of seeing Terry, all 7-feet, 2-inches of him, lining up on the third block from the baseline on opposing teams' free throws with Trent and Boals, or Trent and SImmons, on the low blocks.

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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/9/2011 8:21:46 PM

Casper71 wrote:

bn9...

I believe Gary Trent was about 6'8" and 250# (at least that was his NBA ht and wt).

And, I don't think he got any bigger after leaving OHIO.

He was just a stud PF.

Stud indeed. I always catch myself saying to my 13 year old at games - "Gary Trent's thighs, calves (you name it) were twice (sometimes thrice as per Rockets Anyijong Last night) as big as that guy's".

Plus - his vertical leap was - 44 inches? UNSTOPPABLE

RS Bobcat

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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/10/2011 8:29:06 AM

Casper71 wrote:

bn9...

I believe Gary Trent was about 6'8" and 250# (at least that was his NBA ht and wt).

And, I don't think he got any bigger after leaving OHIO.

He was just a stud PF.

Just because he was listed at 6'8" doesn't mean that he actually was.

Monroe Slavin
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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 4/30/2011 4:24:50 PM

Where do I post a 'help wanted' sign for a BIGMANZ?

'Join a rising program which needs a BIGZ in order to leap to national prominence. Be that leader pioneer. Great pay.'

Oh. Wait. That part about great pay would make us columbus.

OhioCatFan
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RE: Big Man to Play with Coop

Posted: 3/2/2012 12:23:59 AM

BUMP . . . You write the ad copy Monroe, find the placement, and I'll split the costs with you! We really, really need a BIG MANZ. With a athletic, talented, and smart BIG MANZ we could be a top 25 team next year. The ad you are proposing -- though it was almost a year ago -- is still relevant and there should be some young man out there who would like to come to Athens and slay dragons! (That's dragons generically, not The Dragon. Breath easy JSF.)

Last Edited: 3/2/2012 12:25:13 AM by OhioCatFan

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