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| dçamden03 | Oct 29 2008, 05:04 PM Post #16 |
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Well, Oden did average 10 rebounds his senior year, but don't let facts get in your way. And I'm sure Kiefer didn't have him in the ful game during many of the thrashings that they handed teams. They averaged winning by 41 points his senior season. In the state game, he went for 27 points and 26 rebounds. Against Florida and its three NBA first round draft pick big guys, he had 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks. For his height, the guy is a freak of an athlete and if can stay healthy (no sure bet), then he'll be a very good NBA big man. Stoudemire had the same exact knee problem and hasn't been a beacon of health, it takes awhile for young big guys to adjust physically. And if you think anyone wanted Holman or Allen more than Oden, you are just re-writing your own truth. I'm not an IU fan, and I know that people were dying to have Oden. Many fans just don't sulk in a program's failures and hope for the best. |
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“He’s always been a guy — maybe to a fault — he would always try to do what I said. That seems like something simple in coaching, but those are the guys I hang my hat on. We’ve had some guys in our program, we had a couple guys that felt I had a bias towards E’Twaun Moore. And they were right — I do have a bias towards E’Twaun Moore. I like guys that go to class, that are academic All-Americans, that come early, that stay late, that love the game of basketball. I am biased towards those guys. And I’m biased towards Rob Hummel. But I’m also biased towards their habits, their work ethic, and how they carry themselves." "I’d take him to the ends of the earth — I’d want him playing for me.” - Bo Ryan on Robbie Hummel
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| dreachon | Oct 29 2008, 05:07 PM Post #17 |
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I for one was much happier to have Cem Dinc then that overrated "Oden" guy |
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| blak_rob0 | Oct 29 2008, 08:22 PM Post #18 |
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I don't really understand how you can hate on a guy that has won everywhere he has played. |
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| crveech | Oct 29 2008, 08:42 PM Post #19 |
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I hate seeing Oden keep getting hurt. If he can just develop physically, I seriously think he can be a big name in the NBA. He is extremely athletic for a 7-footer and was a freakish shot blocker. In fact, many analysts said his game was similar to Bill Russell. And I have to say that at his best, Oden did look live a mirror image of Russell. Get well soon Oden. |
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| Unbiased | Oct 30 2008, 07:53 AM Post #20 |
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I would argue he is not that athletic but more of a clod and awkward. notice how he runs like a new born yearling. that injury was his fault by landing wrong and not on someone's foot. he is not as coordinated as you all think. |
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| BA47501 | Oct 30 2008, 08:13 AM Post #21 |
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I think Portland should go small and move Roy to the 3 for now even though I think he's ultimately going to be a point guard at some point in his career. Aldridge at C, Frye if he's health at the 4 Roy at the 3 and a guy that I've been calling as the next big thing for 3 years Rudy Fernandez at the 2 with Blake at the point. Side bar: Blake may have the best Jujitsu of anyone in the NBA. Although I did read that Shaq was working out with Royce Gracie over the off season. I hope that Portland drafts Ben Allen and the signs Cem Dinc as a FA. |
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| obatskii | Oct 30 2008, 08:41 AM Post #22 |
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Overrated and as fragile as a toothpick in a wood chipper. Haha, you never disappoint. And for once, you're actually right too! |
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| mongo | Oct 30 2008, 08:57 AM Post #23 |
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I've argued tirelessly with my friends about Oden as a pro. I said he's injury prone and will be at best good, but not great. And definitely not one of the all-time best big men like I heard during his season at OSU. But Fallen I thought you were furious when Oden got out of Indiana. Now he's overrated? |
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| FallenEmpire | Oct 31 2008, 07:24 PM Post #24 |
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I already answered this question. His scoring and rebounding were sorely needed at IU, and he was told to go play at OSU instead. Of course I had a right to be upset. I said he was overrated the whole time. For his size, he doesnt rebound enough, has no post moves, and doesnt have a killer instinct. Defenitely not what it takes to make it in the Pros. He would have helped us tremendously at IU though. You can still help a team, and be overrated you know... |
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| crveech | Oct 31 2008, 09:12 PM Post #25 |
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Fallen, if he isn't good enough for the NBA, then why was he the No. 1 pick in the Draft? I'm sorry, FE, but you are really full of shit here. |
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| brumdog44 | Oct 31 2008, 11:58 PM Post #26 |
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Since Finch is never shown what he can do as a defensive back and has had a lot of injuries, it'll probably only be a couple of round before Curtis Painter. |
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| mongo | Nov 1 2008, 07:06 AM Post #27 |
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Sorry Fallen if you already answered my question but I only get a chance to really get on here a couple times a week and I'm pretty out of the loop. |
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| dçamden03 | Nov 19 2008, 11:47 PM Post #28 |
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11 and 11 in 24 min, 13 and 8 in 23 min, 22 and 10 in 29 minutes are his last three games, with 9 combined blocks, if anyone is interested. He's got 9 and 7 at the half tonight in 9 minutes of game action. |
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“He’s always been a guy — maybe to a fault — he would always try to do what I said. That seems like something simple in coaching, but those are the guys I hang my hat on. We’ve had some guys in our program, we had a couple guys that felt I had a bias towards E’Twaun Moore. And they were right — I do have a bias towards E’Twaun Moore. I like guys that go to class, that are academic All-Americans, that come early, that stay late, that love the game of basketball. I am biased towards those guys. And I’m biased towards Rob Hummel. But I’m also biased towards their habits, their work ethic, and how they carry themselves." "I’d take him to the ends of the earth — I’d want him playing for me.” - Bo Ryan on Robbie Hummel
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| HoosierLars | Nov 20 2008, 01:58 AM Post #29 |
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Odon thoroughly abused the Florida big men in the national final two years ago. |
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| bgtmr | Nov 20 2008, 08:26 AM Post #30 |
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Thanks Cam You said what i didn't have the time to type out. |
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