Preseason Practice...

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Orangezoo]

Now it truly has a pro arena look. Sharp and modern.

 

[IthacaMatt]

What? No curtain? I thought we were going old school with this program.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Cuse_NYC]

He didn’t participate in any drills or 5 on 5 but he will be fine soon

I know some of us are being somewhat optimistic about Chance, but all signs seem to be pointing to: give it a try for a few games and then shut down again.

 

[Orangezoo]

I know some of us are being somewhat optimistic about Chance, but all signs seem to be pointing to: give it a try for a few games and then shut down again.

If his issue is illness as was noted then this is pure speculation

 

[Cuse_NYC]

If his issue is illness as was noted then this is pure speculation

Sure seems like more.

 

[Orangezoo]

Sure seems like more.

Well if it’s Mono it lines up fine. Let’s tamper down the conspiracy theory talk

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[two3zone]

Well if it’s Mono it lines up fine. Let’s tamper down the conspiracy theory talk

Was told dude was coming back at a minimum twice a month for a year after being told all off season that we were getting Magic Johnson with better defense.

I think the tampering down should be on any sort of return talks until he is dressed for any sort of game that matters.

 

[Orangezoo]

Was told dude was coming back at a minimum twice a month for a year after being told all off season that we were getting Magic Johnson with better defense.

I think the tampering down should be on any sort of return talks until he is dressed for any sort of game that matters.

Honestly I’m kind of tired of both sides of the story and pontificating on either. What happens will happen and until then I’m focused on seeing what the rest of the team looks like.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Cuse4Life29]

What's more impressing to me is JJ's stroke! Unless I'm missing something, I don't see a hitch.

 

[5OutFred]

What's more impressing to me is JJ's stroke! Unless I'm missing something, I don't see a hitch.

Yep, look how softly that ball comes off the rim compared to last year.

Looks like a mix of his HS form and slight release change from the injury, but like you said, no hitch.

 

[Orangezoo]

What's more impressing to me is JJ's stroke! Unless I'm missing something, I don't see a hitch.

Same - that could make a huge difference. His footwork on that pull up looks great too

 

[Sherman20]

Same - that could make a huge difference. His footwork on that pull up looks great too

We need JJ and Bell to be stars this year. I think they’re ready. With Donnie and Lampkin also giving us real offensive threats.

 

[cusefan88]

I would just say I bet a lot of these conversations were similar from 2009 to 2010. Flynn, Harris, Devo all left. Rautins and Onuaku was good not great. I'm not saying this team will become amazing but just remarking on the personnel changeover.

Granted Donnie Freeman won't be POY like Wes Johnson but I do see a better team compared to last year and I really think you'll see the best versions of JJ and Bell.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

That's a nice play out of a guard.

 

[bnoro]

I wonder if the darker seats make depth perception/shooting a bit easier in the dome this year. Looks less cavernous in there.

 

[Orangezoo]

Here we are again looking to hoops as a pick me up for an embarrassing display in football. This trend is getting old.

 

[UpstateSM]

Here we are again looking to hoops as a pick me up for an embarrassing display in football. This trend is getting old.

Here is to hoping I'm not looking forward to football in February, again.

 

[Orangezoo]

Here is to hoping I'm not looking forward to football in February, again.

Yep

 

[tptcuse]

Here is to hoping I'm not looking forward to football in February, again.

That's the most important thing to me. I don't have any real expectations for football. Basketball should be ranked almost every year.

 

[Orangezoo]

That's the most important thing to me. I don't have any real expectations for football. Basketball should be ranked almost every year.

It’s early but last night hurt after so much positive momentum