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I think the key to Bradley's post game is to develop guys with size as it has been in the past. Think back to the days when Molinari was the coach. Guys like Adebayo Akinkule and Aba Koita were projects when they showed up on campus. By their senior years they were formidable big men for the Valley. That's why it concerns me that there is not an assistant on staff that has enough experience developing the bigs. Even O'Bryant was raw when he showed up on campus. At that time Al B was the Bigs coach and he turned into a great player. I think that is definitely something that needs to be addressed in the offseason. I would love to see Anthony Thompson have a great junior and senior season but he needs instruction that helps him elevate his game to that next level.
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There is a guy close to the BU program that was great at developing big men. We just need him to come out of retirement for a bit. You wonder if JL has even asked him (Coach Stowell) for some help in developing the bigs on the team. If he hasn't asked then he should.Comment
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I like Carmichael...should we offer him and see if he wants to come to BU??
but the quote above by Tom Crean at least suggests there really aren't too many top big men floating around out there waiting for an offer...
My guess is that our staff is doing as much as any other staff and if there is one who'll come to BU, we would probably offer...Comment
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Seems like they keep pushing Coach Stowell farther away from the program. He is the only one on the radio broadcasts that calls it straight.Originally posted by RedSoxDSM View Post
They don't even let him ask Coach Les questions after the games most of the time.When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.Comment
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I love what Coach Stowell has meant to BU, and will continue to support him as long as he can do radio broadcasts.Originally posted by BradleyJD View Post
But, his voice is no longer clear enough for AM radio, and he is getting older. For a few years, he has left radio broadasts early (after post game stats). I always thought it was an old age courtesy BU was extending Coach Stowell, not a force out, but his desire to get home closer to a normal time...Comment
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That is certainly the story that is told now.Originally posted by ph View Post
I think Coach is great and should always be a part of BU basketball. He did as much as anyone for BU.When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.Comment
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I used to sweat my arse off chasing basketballs as Coach Stowell worked with Xanthus Houston after regular practice around 1990. He would scream at me as loudly as at X. You know what they say about chicken salad?Originally posted by RedSoxDSM View Post
P.S. If I hear one more person pine for Matt Salley over the bigs we have now I think I will get sick. I think "absence makes the hear grow fonder."Get Well Massive Mike! "Once a Brave always a Brave!"Comment
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I hear you and I really see where you are coming from. He wasn't that great. I think he is much better at the center position that Egolf at this point. I think Will is a lot more talented and still has time to develop though.Originally posted by Double D View PostComment
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I was as critical of Salley as anyone, but compared to Sam Singh I would take the guy in a heartbeat! Look at what we're dealing with here!Originally posted by Double D View PostOnward and Upward!
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I work with a guy right now who played at Stony Brook and then overseas for years that has attended some games with me and said he would love to have the opportunity to teach BU's big men. When he saw David Collins the last two seasons he was almost salivating at what he thought DC could develop into with a little help. I've played with this guy and he has a limitless amount of moves in the post. IMO, BU needs someone like this who has great experience with post play to develop our bigs properly.Go small or go home!Comment
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BB just do me one favor...go back just a little farther if necessary in BU history and beg for someone else to be the backup instead of MS.Originally posted by BradleyBrave View PostGet Well Massive Mike! "Once a Brave always a Brave!"Comment
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Ok...anyone who can defend the post and is 6'7" or taller. I see Chad Klein and Roger Phegley at the games, do they have any eligibility left?Originally posted by Double D View PostOnward and Upward!
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Chad Klein was the original Sam Singh.Originally posted by BradleyBrave View PostWhen the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.Comment
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Perhaps at the beginning of his career when Albeck let him feast on potato chips and Taco Bell. By the time he finished up under Mo, he was in shape, deadly from 3 at the top of the key, and could defend and rebound inside. I recall him having a couple of 20+ point games his senior year. When Singh ever gets close to that, let me know.Originally posted by BradleyJD View Post
BTW - Just a thought here, but Chad Klein wasn't looking like he was going to amount to much in a BU uniform when Stan was here. A new guy was brought in, Chad stayed, and ended up having a very nice career and perhaps even exceeding expectations. Just goes to show that a new guy can make a difference with a player.
Onward and Upward!
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