Girard

[UpstateSM]

I'm really hoping that the point guard rotation is limited to Judah and Symir this season because I think Joe will kill it playing off the ball full time. I think he'll be much more effective defensively playing next to not below average defenders on top of the zone, too.

My cautious optimism for the team as a whole will turn irrational if Taylor/Bunch look ready to go when we start exhibitions.

 

[Orangezoo]

I'm really hoping that the point guard rotation is limited to Judah and Symir this season because I think Joe will kill it playing off the ball full time. I think he'll be much more effective defensively playing next to not below average defenders on top of the zone, too.

My cautious optimism for the team as a whole will turn irrational if Taylor/Bunch look ready to go when we start exhibitions.

Hopefully we get a flavor of how these guys are working over the summer. Big group like that I am sure is eager to start hooping in the Melo center.

 

[RF2044]

Just letting you know that I heard it from the horse’s mouth that Joe does not plan to return for a fifth year.

So, just asking the question -- taking his degree and transferring for the final year?

 

[dasher]

Hopefully we get a flavor of how these guys are working over the summer. Big group like that I am sure is eager to start hooping in the Melo center.

Every year I look forward to what the B.A.'s guys say about our players. I want to hear how Jesse is dominating. How Benny is a different guy. How any one of our frosh forwards are a big surprise.

 

[dasher]

So, just asking the question -- taking his degree and transferring for the final year?

No way do I see him do that.

 

[GooseMutt]

So, just asking the question -- taking his degree and transferring for the final year?

He seems the type of guy to stay and get masters. I’m sure I’m wrong but that’s my impression. He has a bright future outside basketball

 

[orangefog]

Every year I look forward to what the B.A.'s guys say about our players. I want to hear how Jesse is dominating. How Benny is a different guy. How any one of our frosh forwards are a big surprise.

Do we know if Jesse is going home for the summer? Or is he going to stay over the summer and work out with the team?

 

[RF2044]

No way do I see him do that.

I don't see him leaving a year of organized ball on the table, either.

Just reacting to the declaration from the post I responded to.

 

[sutomcat]

Do we know if Jesse is going home for the summer? Or is he going to stay over the summer and work out with the team?

Last I read, he was planning going to go home and spend time there this summer. Think the family is planning to vacation in Greece for a while.

But with all the new frosh, he plans to cut it short and get back to CNY to get to know his new teammates.

...
He will continue to rehab and work out until he leaves for home and his habitual family summer holiday. (The Edwardses plan to vacation in Greece.) He hopes to work out with the Dutch national team and will talk with SU coach Jim Boeheim about the possibilities of playing a couple of games with his countrymen.

He expects his home visit this summer to be shorter than usual. With five freshmen scheduled to arrive for spring/summer workouts, Edwards said, longer offseason bonding and workout sessions seem smart and likely.
...

Jesse Edwards on recovery from wrist surgery, future plans: ‘I’m kind of excited to do a workout again’

Edwards, the Syracuse University center, broke a bone in his left wrist in early February.

www.syracuse.com

 

[Scott11]

So, just asking the question -- taking his degree and transferring for the final year?

That was not the impression I got.

 

[althea]

With five freshmen scheduled to arrive for spring/summer workouts, Edwards said, longer offseason bonding and workout sessions seem smart and likely.

Probably a dumb question but, I'll ask - since we have six freshman, is one of them not arriving for spring/summer workouts?

 

[orangefog]

Probably a dumb question but, I'll ask - since we have six freshman, is one of them not arriving for spring/summer workouts?

The article was written before Judah Mintz committed.

 

[LetsGoOrang]

NIL might make or break Joe's decision on a fifth year. If he is making big $$ why not stay for a graduate degree. Just a thought.

 

[LAOrange]

I don't think he was any better at the point than our Joe Girard.

Are they related? I can see some resemblance,

 

[Cstate]

Do you think his statement, if true, has anything to do with this being Boeheim’s last year and not wanting to play for another coach?

 

[HOFCeluck]

He seems the type of guy to stay and get masters. I’m sure I’m wrong but that’s my impression. He has a bright future outside basketball

Smashing through brick walls yelling OOOOOOH YEEEEAHHHH is not a future.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Smashing through brick walls yelling OOOOOOH YEEEEAHHHH is not a future.

Requires a special skill set. Pays great but thought work to find.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Requires a special skill set. Pays great but thought work to find.

Tough

 

[two3zone]

Smashing through brick walls yelling OOOOOOH YEEEEAHHHH is not a future.

Tell that to the Kool Aid man, he’s turned it into a lengthy career.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Tough

Autocorrect strikes again

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Autocorrect strikes again

Is that what you’re calling me now?

 

[orange79]

Is that what you’re calling me now?

Well, among other things.

 

[CardiacCuse]

I'm really hoping that the point guard rotation is limited to Judah and Symir this season because I think Joe will kill it playing off the ball full time. I think he'll be much more effective defensively playing next to not below average defenders on top of the zone, too.

My cautious optimism for the team as a whole will turn irrational if Taylor/Bunch look ready to go when we start exhibitions.

i agree...though we'll probably see at least some JG3 PG play.

Even though I expect Symir to play very well next season...it all depends on Judah...as far as joe not playing PG, imo.

If Joe can do his best steph curry impersonation and only hunt shots basically next season, it could be a very good thing for him and the team.

 

[kcsu]

i agree...though we'll probably see at least some JG3 PG play.

Even though I expect Symir to play very well next season...it all depends on Judah...as far as joe not playing PG, imo.

If Joe can do his best steph curry impersonation and only hunt shots basically next season, it could be a very good thing for him and the team.

Joe needs to play his position which is the 2. I can see him spending some time at point with Judah and Taylor at the 2 once in a while.

 

[Toga]

Saw a picture of Girard from yesterday. He's as thin as I've ever seen him.