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That was undoubtedly a contributing factor to the development of players in your day, Mike.

duq81 wrote:

PistolPete wrote:

Mulder, I think Norman's role next year will continue to grow as well.  Lamar has talent and the right attitude, we need him.  As for potential transfers, the next couple of weeks will be very interesting heading into the Spring signing period and the only surprise would be if the roster composition remains unchanged by this time next month. As KD said, you never stop recruiting and every end of season evaluation analyses what you have and what you need.  A continual talent upgrade should be the clear objective and we do need more talent notwithstanding who we have sitting out (Ellis and Swingle) and who we already have coming in (Maceo).  This is definitely keeping me engaged and excited to see what happens.

Well you know at least one player will be gone to make room for Maceo.

This is assuming James Ellis is on scholarship next season.  I have seen no confirmation of this but have not heard anything that suggest he won't qualify.  It's just another wrinkle to our roster situation. 

I haven't posted much this year, but I have been watching from afar.  I feel  good about the coach, team and direction.  It's hard for freshman and sophomores to win at this level, let alone the next level.  What about that next level - the tournament.  Watching the NCAAs one thing sticks out - has always stuck out - those guys are strong.  Duquesne as of now is not strong, but that's to be expected from freshman, etc.   Now - right now, today, is the day to turn that around.  It happened to me one summer: I went from 6'4" 180, and a terrible player, to 6'4" 230, good enough to run with the pros and not embarrass myself.  Of course I was 24 by then and didn't take basketball too seriously as a life goal.  But it was fun for a few years.  Anyway...gaining size and strength made the game much much easier.  How did I do it?  Well, here's where Coach D gets off the line, and I don't blame him.  I got stronger because of beer.  Beer every night.  Not too much, just enough.  Oh, and also, I got a job in a steel mill.  I carried forty pound pieces of steel eight hours a day, five days a week...and then had a couple beers.  No plan to get stronger, just got stronger; and the stronger I got the easier basketball became.  Amazing, eh?   Maybe some of you players are reading this, so I'll downplay the beer.  You guys have dieticians, I expect, they can substitute something for beer.  But lifting eight hours a day, that I recommend.  For instance, Eric, you're listed at 205; give 225 a shot - all muscle.  I guarantee those trips to the rim will get much easier.  Gavin, same for you.  Mike Hughes - no beer for you!  Dylan, just a sip or two.  The simple message herein to all you players is: get stronger, much stronger, and this is the summer to do it!  To the rest of us long-sufferers, I suggest going easy on the beer; and that does not mean its OK to turn to booze.   Beer-wise apologies to Coach D, but please turn these slight fellows into muscul

townsonkid wrote:

What happens if no one elects to transfer out?  

Someone will be shown the door. Hopefully it won't come to that, and someone will be looking to move on of their own volition, but it doesn't always work that way.
 

PistolPete wrote:

Mulder, I think Norman's role next year will continue to grow as well.  Lamar has talent and the right attitude, we need him.  As for potential transfers, the next couple of weeks will be very interesting heading into the Spring signing period and the only surprise would be if the roster composition remains unchanged by this time next month. As KD said, you never stop recruiting and every end of season evaluation analyses what you have and what you need.  A continual talent upgrade should be the clear objective and we do need more talent notwithstanding who we have sitting out (Ellis and Swingle) and who we already have coming in (Maceo).  This is definitely keeping me engaged and excited to see what happens.

I agree and it's a nice change to have a coach like KD to keep things engaged.

Mulder, I think Norman's role next year will continue to grow as well.  Lamar has talent and the right attitude, we need him.  As for potential transfers, the next couple of weeks will be very interesting heading into the Spring signing period and the only surprise would be if the roster composition remains unchanged by this time next month. As KD said, you never stop recruiting and every end of season evaluation analyses what you have and what you need.  A continual talent upgrade should be the clear objective and we do need more talent notwithstanding who we have sitting out (Ellis and Swingle) and who we already have coming in (Maceo).  This is definitely keeping me engaged and excited to see what happens.

He looked a little off his game, didnt care for all the missed FTs.  But yeah, that was a pressure filled game.  Saw he tweeted at Sin over the weekend, saying he cant wait to get with him at DU.   Here's to 3-4 good years and lost more wins for Austin!!!
That WVU recruit saved the game for them 2-3 times.  Huggy got a good one there.