What is wrong with Sammy?

[thefish7]

I was told 30%.....so 8 or 9 games!

Hope it doesn't come to that...

[srw]

I don't think we're anywhere near that point. If we lose SM for an extended period of time I think it will be an accomplishment to finish .400

agreed...
I am not trying to critique JL..but he could have taken him out...obviously he didnt feel dse or whomever was better...

NOW you could ask the question....how in the world did we lose two supposedly good point guards in eddren and darian norris

[ancona flash]

What is this talk of SM redshirting? He has one bad game and we're ready to redshirt him?

SM's not close to 100%, but he isn't redshirting. Yes, he sucked pondwater Wed night, but he's still our best offering at PG. His career performance shows last game was an abberation. He'll be ok. Unless he's hurting far worse than we think or something worse happens injury wise.

And facts are facts, WL or even DSE aren't ready to run the point full time right now. Someday, maybe. But clearly not now.

[thefish7]

What is this talk of SM redshirting? He has one bad game and we're ready to redshirt him?

SM's not close to 100%, but he isn't redshirting. Yes, he sucked pondwater Wed night, but he's still our best offering at PG. His career performance shows last game was an abberation. He'll be ok. Unless he's hurting far worse than we think or something worse happens injury wise.

And facts are facts, WL or even DSE aren't ready to run the point full time right now. Someday, maybe. But clearly not now.

To be clear I'm not "talking about redshirting SM" just trying to figure out when a decision would have to be made, if indeed there is any grounds to make one.

[SFP]

SM has not been close to 80% this year, period. I can see him RSing and coming back strong next year. Nothing wrong with that especially since a SM not at 90% is not doing anyone any favors especially himself.

[Braves4Life]

If we lose SM this season who would play PG? DSE? DD? WL?

[thefish7]

I think it'd have to be dse and wl.. Dodie has never seemed to be used by les at the point...

[BUfan14]

I'd love to have Sammy this year or next year....whichever he/coaches/doctors thinks is best. Pairing a healthy SM with a healthy TB is very appealing though. It's what I was looking forward to this year. And with DS on the team next year, Sammy wouldn't have to worry about running the point for so many minutes a game.

You can tell Sammy is not healthy though, because I don't think I've seen the teardrop move he does in the lane when he gets by someone once this year. Granted Sammy isn't a blow by you type PG, but there were a lot of times he got by someone just enough and sank that little tear drop he does so well. Because of his unhealthy ankles he has not been able to do that, and has relied on making 3 pointers.

He is tough though, most kids wouldn't be playing through that. I would hate to see Sammy's final year end with him not being able to play it 100%. So I hope the right decision is made for everyone involved here, but especially for Sammy.

[srw]

Im with some of the posts above...I dont know whether there is legit talk of a redshirt or not...

if JL's job was secure (and Sammy wanted to) you would redshirt him immediately, if he isnt healthy.

But I don't think JL knows JL's job security....

[Future Walk-On]

Here is my scary thought.

Where are all our new coaches/administrators coming from..... is it fair to say the east coast/Ivy League Schools or areas with Ivy League Ideals?

What is the general description of an Ivy League School....Great Academics and Non-Competing Athletics................

I heard someone mention that this new arena is being planned as the future home of a downgraded Bradley basketball program!

[lefty]

SM isn't redshirting.

[Da Coach]

I am glad that's settled.

[ser_solace]

Here is my scary thought.

Where are all our new coaches/administrators coming from..... is it fair to say the east coast/Ivy League Schools or areas with Ivy League Ideals?

What is the general description of an Ivy League School....Great Academics and Non-Competing Athletics................

I heard someone mention that this new arena is being planned as the future home of a downgraded Bradley basketball program!

Geez, man, not with this rumor again. Yes, time to downgrade the program AFTER we spend millions upgrading our basketball facilities.

Since when has Eastern Kentucky been considered an Ivy League school?

And when has East Coast been been associated with downgraded athletics? Boston College, University of Maryland, Duke, North Carolina...

Yes, Dr. Cross came from Princeton, but look at his background before Princeton. He's not born and bred Ivy League guy.

I'd advise to stop worrying about this. This is something that I am confident will NEVER come to pass. IF there is even a hint or sniff of this, then there would be people with pitchforks marching on their homes.

[Beninator]

Here is my scary thought.

Where are all our new coaches/administrators coming from..... is it fair to say the east coast/Ivy League Schools or areas with Ivy League Ideals?

What is the general description of an Ivy League School....Great Academics and Non-Competing Athletics................

I heard someone mention that this new arena is being planned as the future home of a downgraded Bradley basketball program!

On a separate note not related to BU or what you are insinuating in your post, I find that in some respects, the Ivy League approach is refreshing. Don't get me wrong, I love a good college basketball game, but in all honesty, when I see most elite 8 and final four teams, I look at them as a minor league farm team for the professional leagues.

[BradleyBrave]

On a separate note not related to BU or what you are insinuating in your post, I find that in some respects, the Ivy League approach is refreshing. Don't get me wrong, I love a good college basketball game, but in all honesty, when I see most elite 8 and final four teams, I look at them as a minor league farm team for the professional leagues.

I would rather look like a minor league farm team than an Ivy League team.