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Summer Update on each player
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Southgrad07
The Renn Level
Good offseason article. I think we will be deeper and more versatile compared to last years team. I love our stable of guards and if Big mike samuels can help Kitchell, Gant and RJ in the frontcourt we could be a very good team next season.
BankShot
The Kleuh Level
I like the improved upper body strength on these players...they LOOK like Division I, which is a start in the right direction.
Sycamore Proud
The Nicks Level
Agreed! And with the increased athleticism and good attitudes I believe the future is bright for these guys.
SycfromBirth
The All-MVC Level
no man-crush yet, but, judging by KSmith's pipes, I would guess that he has LIVED in the weight room... it appears that we are going to be MUCH more athletic on the perimeter. As Lansing stated in the last paragraph "they make you a little more athletic, a little bigger on the perimeter, a little stronger. Gives you a little different look than we’ve had in the past.”
Nice article.You gotta love the off season,optimism reigns supreme.Only time will tell,hopefully there are some basketball players amoung all the athletes.
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bent20
The Odum Level
Good read. Getting excited about next season.
Sycamore624
The Wade Level
Good off season read and information. Sounds like the new batch of kids is working hard and has the right attitude so far, hopefully they mesh with the returning guys and the chemistry is there this season.
BankShot
The Kleuh Level
What are the "old pro's" (Odum & Boyz) up to this Summer?
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Is that rot gut Falstaff still brewed?
If you've ever read Khristian Smith's twitter, I'm not sure I've ever seen a person at his age so driven and focused on his goal. He is a complete keeper...
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Not that he isn't driven because I follow him on Twitter. But let's go ahead and keep perspective.
He has goals and he's not afraid to say it on Twitter.
You have two kinds of people in athletics people who talk about doing things an people who go out and do
things. I like everything I have heard so far about Smith and am excited to see him on the floor. But he's certainly not the first/only driven and focused college athlete - I have seen many, to judge by ones Tweets is simply not an accurate judgement - now if you'd seen him getting up shots or in the weight room putting in the time then lets talk.
All I'm saying is its one thing for any of these guys to say they are putting in the time. Its another to put in quality time, it will make the difference between rising to the occasion or letting the moment get the best of you!
Goals are good - results are better!
I should have said I've never seen one so focused in his tweets. Most of the Twitter stuff I've seen is drivel. Khristian tweets about getting better and doing what needs to be done. Didn't mean he's the most focused athlete ever.
And to be honest, I don't get around on Twitter very much, but his stuff is usually great to read when thinking about the future of our team!
I knew what you were getting at I just didn't want to paint an unfair picture of the kid all-beit a positive one! Lol Not trying to knock him down either, don't read into it that way - he does come acrossed as driven and focused!
BankShot
The Kleuh Level
Rot gut? That was the brew of blue collar mid-America during the 50's & early 60's! Weren't they also sponsors of the MLB "Game of the Week" w/ Pee Wee & Dizzy?
Reminds me of an incident in Newburgh back in the late 60's...my ol' man noticed that I was sneaking a few of his brew, so he started drinking Sterling (a rank local E-ville product), knowing that we wouldn't touch his inventory! BTW...The "Welcome Wagon" used to give new E-ville residents a CASE of Sterling when they established residence in the Pocket City.
Hey Bank if you want to have an e-mail conversation on the message board then why don't you go over to MVCFans or something lol better yet, tell all your war stories on actual e-mail and as you know it's the off-season, I certainly mean no disrespect! :bigsmile:
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BankShot
The Kleuh Level
:beat:I'll follow you...or should I change my name first?
Since you're a TH "insider," maybe you can address what the ISU "old pro's" are doing this Summer? I'm not quite sure why you were so offended by my response to the Chief...maybe insecure, since the "Old Pro" precluded YOUR existence?
Since you're a TH "insider," maybe you can address what the ISU "old pro's" are doing this Summer? I'm not quite sure why you were so offended by my response to the Chief...maybe insecure, since the "Old Pro" precluded YOUR existence?
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Gotta Hav
The Wade Level
As far as I know, all Falstaff beer was brewed in Fort Wayne. The plant sat idle here for many years after they stopped skimming the suds off the Maumee River to make it... The Chinese bought the whole plant, lock, stock and barrell...literally...they disassembled the entire works and shipped it, along with the recipe to China. That's been 20+ or more years ago.
Offended? Certainly not... Insecure? Most certainly not.
I am always fascinated by your wealth of knowledge and vocabulary, although I find it more fascinating how it is woven into conversation on this board almost as if it belongs. Hey... It takes all kinds, certainly makes for interesting reading. NOTE: Please continue to include me on chain e-mails that you send out. With-in reason - that is my work e-mail you have, keep it classy Bank!
I've got no information to speak of on the "Old Pros". Does one really wonder if Jake Odum is in the gym? He's been a gym rat all his life - I am sure he has worked on his shot and I am sure he has continued to grow stronger - big thing with him is his health, if he's healthy that is a good sign. As for the others, Justin Gant is a year older, a year more mature and should have a much bigger role this team. No longer will he spend ANY time at the 5 with the addition of Samules and also Kitch. I think he will move ahead of RJ this year as far as playing time as I predicted last year - although it didn't happen. Reason it didn't happen last year was we needed some scoring and RJ provided that at times. I don't think this team will be as hard pressed to score and that should remove any sort of pressure that JG felt last year. All I can say for RJ is that I hope he comes into this season in better shape than he did last season. Assuming he does then he can certainly be an impact player for us again. Who else does that leave?
I can tell you that I think Myles Walker might actually end up playing for the Sycamores. My understanding is that he hasn't left town yet and he has met with Trent - take that for what it's worth coming from me - probably not much
BankShot
The Kleuh Level
Good stuff, SSOM...was wondering if Jake has overcome the "phobia" of weight lifting causing injuries, given his prior back injury? Funny how things like that can create a "gun shy" mentality, but as indicated by the photo of the Sycamore newcomers, weights have a positive impact upon the athlete of TODAY. Gotta wonder how many Sycamore hoop injuries thru the decades COULD'VE been avoided thru diligence in this specialty area?
BTW...those E-mails I send are pre-selected "chain," and never generic. Everyone dances to a different tune...
Re: Jake's GAME - with the advent of these newcomers' full-court ability, I think Odum's assist game will again shine as expected.
***The thought of Walker playing DE for ISU makes my bones ache.:verysad:
BTW...those E-mails I send are pre-selected "chain," and never generic. Everyone dances to a different tune...
Re: Jake's GAME - with the advent of these newcomers' full-court ability, I think Odum's assist game will again shine as expected.
***The thought of Walker playing DE for ISU makes my bones ache.:verysad:
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