Boeheim's Army: " Lydon is a Jewel"

[RF2044]

Defense up top in the zone is a big worry for me this year no matter who is playing there. TC was steady until last year where I thought he struggled. KJ was bad. FH and MR are freshman and MG was better on the wing than out top.

Agree 100%. It was a collective breakdown. Almost like arguing who the smartest kid in the dumb class is.

 

[Dave85]

The good ole days:

 

[jordoo]

The good ole days:

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Hey Sheeebazz the hoop is the other direction.

They were excellent and I'd give them the nod over the Rautins/Triche backcourt defensively. I can only imagine what destruction a MCW/Rautins backcourt would have done.

 

[Dave85]

Hey Sheeebazz the hoop is the other direction.

They were excellent and I'd give them the nod over the Rautins/Triche backcourt defensively. I can only imagine what destruction a MCW/Rautins backcourt would have done.

Well, I was looking for a picture of Triche playing defense at the top of the zone. That one looked like it qualified. We just need more tenacious D at the top of the zone than previous season.

I still remember the way the top of the zone would shift back and forth to cover 3s during Triche's era. I don't think last year's team had that capability.

 

[jordoo]

Well, I was looking for a picture of Triche playing defense at the top of the zone. That one looked like it qualified. We just need more tenacious D at the top of the zone than previous season.

I still remember the way the top of the zone would shift back and forth to cover 3s during Triche's era. I don't think last year's team had that capability.

MCW and Andy may have been more disruptive and better over all defenders than Triche but for my money Triche was the best positional defender we have had up top. He was basically always where he was supposed to be.

 

[Digger]

I was trying to find the TR picture from one of the articles but I was not able to find it. He looked pretty strong in the pic.

I hope these kids have trainers helping them so they do the weight training properly. We need players who can survive the season without getting hurt. Bench pressing 800 pounds may look cool but doing some squats might also be a good idea.

Is this the one?

 

[SWC75]

Great link, Mark. Both records (points, 36, and Rb's, 32) are in there. What was our front line doing during the game, eating popcorn?

Dr. J was quite a rebounder in the good old days- 20 a game during his UMASS career:
http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/julius-erving-1.html

He was also a strong reboudner in his ABA days:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/ervinju01.html

 

[Dave85]

Is this the one?
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Yes. TR looks like a beast in that photo!

 

[reedny]

MCW and Andy may have been more disruptive and better over all defenders than Triche but for my money Triche was the best positional defender we have had up top. He was basically always where he was supposed to be.

Was just thinking the same thing. BT was so reliable on D. MCW was amazing too, especially for his length. Glory days, for sure.

And that image of Sheebaz .. yah, not my favorite player (or team). Nor was boatright. But wow those guys were wrecking machines ... hit the 3 or drive by you and get the CALL.. every bloody time.

 

[reedny]

Yes. TR looks like a beast in that photo!

He does look pretty jacked in that photo (not sure if that means he's added weight though). Is that Keita behind him?

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

On my phone, the "el" in jewel does not show up in the headline. Makes an interesting read, at first blush.

 

[reedny]

Dr. J was quite a rebounder in the good old days- 20 a game during his UMASS career:
http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/julius-erving-1.html

He was also a strong reboudner in his ABA days:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/ervinju01.html

His college stats are off the charts (21 rpb) .. and he was listed at 6'6/6'7 and 200 (Roberson's size). Amazing.

He "settled down" in the ABA -- 15 rbpg his first year and then 8-11 thereafter. Great player.

 

[reedny]

On my phone, the "el" in jewel does not show up in the headline. Makes an interesting read, at first blush.

I think Lydon's as Irish as it gets.

 

[realorange]

I think Lydon's as Irish as it gets.

Close------https://www.houseofnames.com/lydon-family-crest

 

[dyedorange]

Is this the one?
Yep, that's the one I had in mind too. Good find.

 

[jekelish]

Close------https://www.houseofnames.com/lydon-family-crest

How dare you suggest Irish and English are close.

Damn Limeys.

 

[Toga]

People OOH and AHH about some of todays players, but Dr. J in his prime was just incredible to watch. Great athlete who jumped as smooth and well as a gazelle. Somewhere there is a promo he did for Dr. Pepper that is awesome.

 

[realorange]

Cute, but not the one he did as a player back in the day.

There are a number of other videos of the Dr. on that same Youtube page.

 

[SUskibum]

I am amazed that we hear 6-9, long, really skinny, super athletic, great shooter, likes to mix it up on the boards and not one person has mentioned Durant.

The reason I point this out is that even after a full season of college ball and a full precombine training regimine, he still couldn't bench 185 ONE FREAKIN TIME! KD had an OK freshman campaign still.

Strength is very helpful but even more important are length, athleticism and a will for the ball. Put me in the camp that Lydon will hold his own against 90% of college bigs he sees.

 

[Dave85]

He does look pretty jacked in that photo (not sure if that means he's added weight though). Is that Keita behind him?

I think so.

 

[Libero2]

I am amazed that we hear 6-9, long, really skinny, super athletic, great shooter, likes to mix it up on the boards and not one person has mentioned Durant.

The reason I point this out is that even after a full season of college ball and a full precombine training regimine, he still couldn't bench 185 ONE FREAKIN TIME! KD had an OK freshman campaign still.

Strength is very helpful but even more important are length, athleticism and a will for the ball. Put me in the camp that Lydon will hold his own against 90% of college bigs he sees.

If Lydin becomes 1/50th the player KD is we are going to love watching him in the pros very soon

 

[TheCusian]

I am amazed that we hear 6-9, long, really skinny, super athletic, great shooter, likes to mix it up on the boards and not one person has mentioned Durant. The reason I point this out is that even after a full season of college ball and a full precombine training regimine, he still couldn't bench 185 ONE FREAKIN TIME! KD had an OK freshman campaign still. Strength is very helpful but even more important are length, athleticism and a will for the ball. Put me in the camp that Lydon will hold his own against 90% of college bigs he sees.

Durant has a handle that I doubt Lydon has. Creating your own shot too.

Chandler Parsons is prob the best comp.

 

[Dave85]

I am amazed that we hear 6-9, long, really skinny, super athletic, great shooter, likes to mix it up on the boards and not one person has mentioned Durant.

The reason I point this out is that even after a full season of college ball and a full precombine training regimine, he still couldn't bench 185 ONE FREAKIN TIME! KD had an OK freshman campaign still.

Strength is very helpful but even more important are length, athleticism and a will for the ball. Put me in the camp that Lydon will hold his own against 90% of college bigs he sees.

I still want to see it before I am convinced. Breaking ankles and hitting 15 foot pull-up jumpers makes you seem a lot stronger than you look.

 

[tbonezone]

If Lydin becomes 1/50th the player KD is we are going to love watching him in the pros very soon

kueth duany ? he's the only KD here.

 

[reedny]

Close------https://www.houseofnames.com/lydon-family-crest

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