WMBD feature on Geno Ford and the Bradley Braves

[Da Coach]

New BU coach-

http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext?nxd_id=168766

[amckillip]

The text of the article appears to be incorrect, both DSE and and Remy have asked for their release... Though I do not believe BU has granted them.

[rsmit84]

The text of the article appears to be incorrect, both DSE and and Remy have asked for their release... Though I do not believe BU has granted them.

It's not just the text. Coach Ford says it right in the video. I assume he's talking about returning players and not recruits however.

[jeffsu]

It's not just the text. Coach Ford says it right in the video. I assume he's talking about returning players and not recruits however.

I got the impression he's referring to everyone by his comments about "looks like they're staying."

On Remy and DSE... Did DSE ask before Ford was hired? That would make sense as he says that no one has asked since he's been there. And maybe I missed it, but i never saw "confirmation" that Remy asked or received his release? Just the rumor mill going at it again if that's the case.

Glad Geno is willing to talk with the media. Hopefully they don't burn him and cause him not to do that.

[Da Coach]

FWIH, DSE did ask MC for a release and specified a list of schools to be released to talk to. But was told to wait until he met and talked with the new coach. Since meeting with the new coach, I think DSE is still considering what he'll do.

[mexicobufan]

If DSE stays and RA shows up I will be a happy man. SH would also be a big get but I dont think he will stay..........

[peoriaspitfire]

If DSE stays and RA shows up I will be a happy man. SH would also be a big get but I don't think he will stay..........

What makes you think SH won't stay? I have to say from all I've read about him that I'm very intrigued and would love for him to still choose BU.

[DeltaBrave03]

What makes you think SH won't stay? I have to say from all I've read about him that I'm very intrigued and would love for him to still choose BU.

I've wondered the same thing. The kid has been out of the country for 3 years. Our coaches can't even get in touch with him so I doubt any other schools have been in his ears. I would also imagine over those three years schools that had recruited him have moved on to other similar players and aren't interested anymore.

I am really hoping he still comes as he seems like the type of physical high energy player we're lacking.

[lightsout]

What makes you think SH won't stay? I have to say from all I've read about him that I'm very intrigued and would love for him to still choose BU.

Coach Corn has said on this very board he will do everything in his power to keep Sean away from Bradley..... that Sean was just coming to Bradley because of Les.

I hope this isn't the case and Sean comes to Bradley next year as I think he would be a nice addition to the team.

[Da Coach]

Coach Corn was just reacting to his friend's firing, and shortly after he posted, he removed his own post. I think he still believes Sean is likely not to come to Bradley now, he wants him to make his own decision.

[lightsout]

Coach Corn was just reacting to his friend's firing, and shortly after he posted, he removed his own post. I think he still believes Sean is likely not to come to Bradley now, he wants him to make his own decision.

Good to hear, all I want is Sean to make his own decision. If he decides Bradley is where he should be then great and if he believes he is better suited to go somewhere else now then best of luck to Sean.

[srw]

Good to hear, all I want is Sean to make his own decision. If he decides Bradley is where he should be then great and if he believes he is better suited to go somewhere else now then best of luck to Sean.

Ive talked to some people that say BU isn't really likely to want want Sean at this point.

They wish him the best, but feel that BU needs players who have played more recently than two or three years ago.

There is also question to his physicality after being two years away from collegiate nutrition...

[JMM28]

Ive talked to some people that say BU isn't really likely to want want Sean at this point.

They wish him the best, but feel that BU needs players who have played more recently than two or three years ago.

There is also question to his physicality after being two years away from collegiate nutrition...

Yeah I don't get the fascination with him after being gone for 3 years. It took Michael Jordan a year to get into basketball shape, and he was still playing a professional sport. Tiger Woods took a year to return to form after being off only a year. Even Andrew Warren took a full season to get back into shape.

I'd rather have the scholarship for a 4 year project or a juco that will come in and play right away.

[tornado]

...It took Michael Jordan a year to get into basketball shape....

not so fast...
Michael Jordan went two years without hardly picking up a basketbakll -- playing minor league baseball...

Then in 1995 he announced "I'm back" and played the final 17 games in the 1994-1995 season averaging 39.3 minutes per game the most in any year he ever played after 1988...and averaged 27 ppg and 6.9 rpg (also the most in any year he played after 1988 )?
Then the following fall...just 4 months later - he promptly led the Bulls to the 1995-1996 title -- averaging 30.4 ppg, 38 minutes per game, 6.6 rebs
...virtually all of which was accomplished in that one year window you're saying it took "to get into basketball shape".
Interestingly -- each successive season when he was then already back in "basketball shape" his minutes, scoring, and all other measures of productivity declined, and he still led the Bulls to 2 more titles and played four maore seasons....

as many of the BYU kids prove year after year -- those kids coming back from 2+ year missions, if they have the talent, get back into shape pretty quickly..

[Da Coach]

Maybe if Sean was in his 40's there would be a real reason for concern about a loss of athleticism. But at 22 or 23 years of age, I don't see a problem. There are numerous examples of kids returning from 2 year missions and performing at a top level right away.