BU commitment- class of 2009- Dyricus Simms-Edwards

[peoriaspitfire]

Been waiting to hear this news for what seems like a year now!!!

[BradleyBrave]

I think we will contend but due to the fact that we have players that know the system inside and out but we still will not have a proven big man unless someone really steps up and or WE overcomes his injury quicker then anyone anticipates. The following year though will be totally different. After that my patience will have worn out most probably.

That's why I am guardedly optimistic. Teams that not only win in this league, but also are able to win in March have several big bodies that are more than just 'serviceable'. Case in point - Oakland and ODU. Both teams came in to our gym and worked us inside big time. We were a 75 foot miracle from going 0-2 at home to a couple of teams that come from lesser leagues IMO. Why? Inside quality and depth. Guards are great, but we need beef to be able to get to where we want to go in the league and in March.

[PTownHawkeye]

Welcome to BU Dyricus! You made an excellent choice.

On a side note, here is an anomoly....

If PJStar is accurate and Dyricus is listed at 6'2, he will become the FIRST scholarship player to play for Bradley THIS DECADE at the listed height of 6'2. We've had our share of 5'11, 6'0, 6'3 and up, but have not had a single scholarship player listed at 6'2 this decade.

I often think of players in terms of their height, so when I saw him listed at 6'2, it made me wonder who our last 6'2 player was. I looked back at our rosters of the past 10 years and couldn't find any scholarship players. I can't even think back before that who it may have been.

I have WAY to much time on my hands.

[Braveman]

My am I old- I broadcast his dad's games when he played in hs the same time my brother did- I broadcast DSE the past few years and now he is coming to my alma mater!

DSE said he chose BU because the guys were great and he felt he would grow as a person and a basketball player- Welcome DSE- good choice IMO!

[Out of Bounce]

DS- Edwards 6'2
JP - Prosser 6'8
JW- Wilkins 6'9
SH - Harris 6'7
JE - Eastman 6'4
MK - Knezevic 6'8

OK, I will say it, you got to love it, especially all the height This height along with these are players is what will make this class winners.
Welcome aboard DSE, get ready for the ride
Great job JL and staff, now lets play BIG

[dogsrus]

I couldn't help but notice Kevin Brown's small pot shot at BU in the article. The offer 'came late'? Gimme a break.

Bbrave....with all due respect I couldn't disagree with you more. I read NO "potshot" what-so-ever.

Infact everything Brown was quoted to have said makes me feel there is absolutley NO "rift" at all.

He compliments Jim...the program AND the system. Likewise JL gives Kudos to Brown for what DSE is today.

I think this "rift" is much like the Les/Merfeld story.....I don't see one now and I didn't see one then.

[Big Mike]

Chicago Hoops story...

http://www.chicagohoops.com/articles1/dsimms.html

[dogsrus]

Let's see......both ISU and BU went head to head on Prosser, Dyricus, and probably even JW...
I guess this makes it 3-zip this year

ANd they beat us out on Osiris.....you win some you lose some.

[Scouter]

From the Useless Information Department: I'm 99 percent sure DSE is the second player in BU history with a hyphenated last name (Cole-Scott being the first).

[BradleyBrave]

Bbrave....with all due respect I couldn't disagree with you more. I read NO "potshot" what-so-ever.

Infact everything Brown was quoted to have said makes me feel there is absolutley NO "rift" at all.

He compliments Jim...the program AND the system. Likewise JL gives Kudos to Brown for what DSE is today.

I think this "rift" is much like the Les/Merfeld story.....I don't see one now and I didn't see one then.

I don't know if I ever said there was a 'rift', I just know that the guy is from B/N and has most of his ties over there.

I don't really care, out of the 2 DI players out of Washington the past couple of years, I think we got the better one. I said two years ago when I saw them on the same team that I thought DSE was the better of the two.

[dogsrus]

out of the 2 DI players out of Washington the past couple of years, I think we got the better one. I said two years ago when I saw them on the same team that I thought DSE was the better of the two.

Sounds good to me.....

[TheAsianSensation]

A Top 3 Valley finish for 09-10 is now mandatory.

And we better win the National Championship in 10-11 for good measure.

[wily coyote]

I don't know if I ever said there was a 'rift', I just know that the guy is from B/N and has most of his ties over there.

I don't really care, out of the 2 DI players out of Washington the past couple of years, I think we got the better one. I said two years ago when I saw them on the same team that I thought DSE was the better of the two.

I have to agree with you to a certain extent. All round player DSE no question. Shooting ability, where we lacked so much this year, you can't compare DSE with MR. DSE I'm very happy you chose to be a Brave.Just goes to show you make great decisions in life also. Now you can say "Once a Brave always a Brave" Welcome aboard, work hard and enjoy the ride its going to be special. Great job coaching staff,now the pressure is on you guys.

[BU freak]

Anyone who saw Dyricus in the Limestone game at Washington should feel pretty good tonight about his commitment to BU. He absolutley dominated on both ends of the floor against pre-suspension Limestone and made virtually every big play when Washington needed it. Limestone was putting 1 sure-fire D1 player in Stewart and 2 marginal D1 talents in Sumrell and Lobdell against DSE, who took over the game. Very impressive indeed. Good luck on the Hilltop DSE! You made the right choice.

[Buesch N Chips]

A Top 3 Valley finish for 09-10 is now mandatory.

I'm not sure the addition of DSE really makes next year's team considerably stronger. But, I love the signing anyway.