So Who Is The First Portaler?

[two3zone]

I mean, he is in the process of. The kid can't even submit for the portal the right way


Sarcasm people. Sarcasm.

 

[FrancoPizza]

First of several players and several starters.

Several means more than 2. That must mean Judah, bell and Mac. And if someone said bell is not one of them… that means brown is in play. That would not be ideal.

 

[Sbucketball]

So, since these guys are leaving anyways, should we all just post what kind of nonsense was happening behind the scenes that's been alluded to the last week or so? It would bring us one step closer to world peace.

 

[rrlbees]

That’s the part that people forget about. These players are uprooting quite a bit. They’ve build friendships, relationships, a bond with the place they’ve lived for 2 years. Yes it’s a choice for many to find other places to pursue their ultimate goal of bball, either for more opportunity or in today’s game more $, but in some cases it’s not ONLY the player’s choice.

Tough conversations and tough decisions. Some lose sight of it.

Good luck to JT. I liked his potential last year but the offensive game just isn’t where it needs to be at this level. All accounts put in the effort, which I appreciate.

JT is doing it on his own. Like I said the other day, not every player that goes into the portal will have been told too. Here or elsewhere. Heck, most players do it on their own decision.

 

[Red2003]

Brown should get Judah’s bag and then some. I know it’s just one game but that 5x5 is no joke. His name went in the back of every coaches head in the league and prob some nba coaches.

Build the roster from ground up with Brown and Freeman. That’s our strength now.

 

[NineOneSeven]

JT is doing it on his own. Like I said the other day, not every player that goes into the portal will have been told too. Here or elsewhere. Heck, most players do it on their own decision.

Oh didn’t mean to imply that specifically for JT

 

[Cuse99&01]

and so it begins

Must have been first player on the list to have individual meeting with Coach Red

 

[Cheriehoop]

That’s the part that people forget about. These players are uprooting quite a bit. They’ve build friendships, relationships, a bond with the place they’ve lived for 2 years. Yes it’s a choice for many to find other places to pursue their ultimate goal of bball, either for more opportunity or in today’s game more $, but in some cases it’s not ONLY the player’s choice.

Tough conversations and tough decisions. Some lose sight of it.

Good luck to JT. I liked his potential last year but the offensive game just isn’t where it needs to be at this level. All accounts put in the effort, which I appreciate.

He may have made his own choice. It had to be a very tough year for him, if as Red stated how hard he worked, team dysfunction, dissension, fan criticism etc, he may have just decided enough was enough.

 

[Cheriehoop]

I agree with Bees, just saw his post.

 

[Sbucketball]

If Gmac enters the portal, I hope he takes over for Carm at Siena. I can see Siena's home court, the MVP arena, from my office windows. I'll get season tickets or something and support my guy.

 

[dasher]

If Gmac enters the portal, I hope he takes over for Carm at Siena. I can see Siena's home court, the MVP arena, from my office windows. I'll get season tickets or something and support my guy.

I have always thought that should be the #1 school in that league. It has everything

 

[pwong]

 

[littlereg]

I have always thought that should be the #1 school in that league. It has everything

As an marist alum, I agree.

 

[littlereg]

That second scribbled name looks like a CH at the start… bell?

 

[Mr. M]

From what I know he did. I wish it would have worked out, again great kid. He will likely thrive at a lower level school with less pressure and expectations.

I'll always remember his random 25 point outburst in 25 mins of playing time, early in freshman year against Bryant

 

[djorange1989]

That second scribbled name looks like a CH at the start… bell?

Charlie Brown. Focusing exclusively on baseball

 

[Cstate]

The first name and the forth name appear to be similar in length to Justin’s name. The third name appears to be shorter! That’s all the investigative skills I got

 

[Sbucketball]

That second scribbled name looks like a CH at the start… bell?

Might be a Q. I think the names go: Judah Mintz; Justin Taylor; Quadir (could be Chris Bell since the others have first and last names and Chris Bell would fit in that space but Quadir Copeland wouldn't); and unfortunately the last name might be Chance Westry (looks like it starts with a C and it's too long for Chris Bell).

 

[albanycuse]

Has there ever been a player that anyone remembers that completely lost his shot due to confidence issues , yet still fought hard and competed every game like he did. That in itself is quite impressive. Most others would of folded their pocket aces pre flop. Justins heart is unmatched.

 

[Cuse181]

Might be a Q. I think the names go: Judah Mintz; Justin Taylor; Quadir (could be Chris Bell since the others have first and last names and Chris Bell would fit in that space but Quadir Copeland wouldn't); and unfortunately the last name might be Chance Westry (looks like it starts with a C and it's too long for Chris Bell).

Transferring after a year of injury would be something

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I'm in favor of Justin Taylor staying. All accounts even to the detriment of team his work ethic and attitude got him playing time. This summer he takes that work ethic and does the things he needs to improve. Remember Lazarus Sims and Howard Triche? They both had disastrous first two seasons. Then both turned it around,became valuable starters and played in championship games.

Reading between the lines here, and what Red repeatedly said, I think JT was locked in at the forward spot because of the attitudes of Bennie and Q.

 

[Marsh01]

Has there ever been a player that anyone remembers that completely lost his shot due to confidence issues , yet still fought hard and competed every game like he did. That in itself is quite impressive. Most others would of folded their pocket aces pre flop. Justins heart is unmatched.

He was just limited once his shot went. Lack of size, strength and speed to compete in this conference against guys he was going up against. He did have heart. I wish him well

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

Reading between the lines here, and what Red repeatedly said, I think JT was locked in at the forward spot because of the attitudes of Bennie and Q.

I mean if you were Q and your coach was refusing to start you over a lesser player that was going to be forced out the second the season ends what incentive do you have to toe the line?

 

[Bayside44]

I mean if you were Q and your coach was refusing to start you over a lesser player that was going to be forced out the second the season ends what incentive do you have to toe the line?

His scholarship for one.

End of the day, to quote our guy KaiserUEO , these dudes just wear laundry. Life goes on without guys like Q on the court.

 

[tee1222]

Has there ever been a player that anyone remembers that completely lost his shot due to confidence issues , yet still fought hard and competed every game like he did. That in itself is quite impressive. Most others would have folded their pocket aces pre flop. Justins heart is unmatched.

Trevor Cooney.
Eventually found his shot, but those first few years...always seemed like he was our best zone defender up top. Feels like he was the best at racing out to the shooter, getting his hands high up and making the offensive player as uncomfortable as can be.

Trevor was another guy who gave it his all to make a difference, contribute intangibles if his shot wasn't falling.