(06-19-2014 10:54 AM)NCeagle Wrote:  

(06-19-2014 10:50 AM)Panthersville Wrote:  

(06-19-2014 10:13 AM)chiefsfan Wrote:  My only point on Ware is that I don't think he is a known player at all if it wasn't for that freak injury. Basically GSU just picked up an unknown Louisville transfer who is coming off a horrific injury that made national news.

....an "unknown" who was on the floor for a National Championship team during the first half of an Elite Eight game against Duke.....just to clarify.

lol. So that automatically means he will be an all star for you guys?

He could be a good pick up. He could be a bust. But i'd be willing to bet he won't be a standout, all american type of player.

You do realize he doesnt have to start right?

so you guys are excited about a guy that doesn't need to be a starter? interesting.

(06-19-2014 01:14 PM)NCeagle Wrote:  so you guys are excited about a guy that doesn't need to be a starter? interesting.

We're excited about all of our players. I think he'll be a starter, but despite that, one of our major issues was a lack of depth last season. Our bench produced little to nothing ever. So if we can get one more good guy that stretches the bench a bit, then yes, I'm excited about it. It's a couple less minutes we're playing Harrow and RJ down the stretch and risking injury.

Again, I don't think Ware is a bench guy. But he's going to replace some other potential starter who can add depth to the bench.

Are we really getting doubted and MBB smack from GS?

Nice addition. The Panthers will obviously be the preseason pick to win the league and rightfully so.

However, I really like the pieces that the Cajuns added this offseason. I know most people here will doubt me, but I think the Cajuns will be much more formidable this year even after losing Mbamalu and a first round NBA draft pick.

As for Ware, he may not be all-word, but he doesn't need to be because the Panthers have two first team all SBC guys in Hunter and Harrow in the backcourt.

(06-19-2014 01:50 PM)panama Wrote:  Are we really getting doubted and MBB smack from GS?

Oh I'm sorry I didn't realize one good season made you the automatic world-beaters of SunBelt MBB, or did you forget that you've only had 2 seasons over .500 in the last 10 years?

- We have a slightly better lifetime record than you.
- Hold a 31-13 (.704) advantage over you.
- Have been to the NCAA tournament 1 more time than you have.
- We have finished over .500 three MORE times than you have since 2000.

So... yeah I'm going to continue to talk smack until I see your recent success lasts longer than a year or two. I for one will admit we have had bad basketball for a number of years; however, 1 conference ring doesn't exactly give you permanent bragging rights.

(06-19-2014 02:41 PM)TrueBlueAlum Wrote:  Oh I'm sorry I didn't realize one good season made you the automatic world-beaters of SunBelt MBB, or did you forget that you've only had 2 seasons over .500 in the last 10 years?

- We have a slightly better lifetime record than you.
- Hold a 31-13 (.704) advantage over you.
- Have been to the NCAA tournament 1 more time than you have.
- We have finished over .500 three MORE times than you have since 2000.

So... yeah I'm going to continue to talk smack until I see your recent success lasts longer than a year or two. I for one will admit we have had bad basketball for a number of years; however, 1 conference ring doesn't exactly give you permanent bragging rights.

Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.

It's almost like our almost tripling our athletic budget over the last five years didn't even happen.

Yes, things are now, and will always be, exactly like they were when all of those stats you mentioned were being accrued. Please keep thinking that.

(06-19-2014 02:41 PM)TrueBlueAlum Wrote:  

(06-19-2014 01:50 PM)panama Wrote:  Are we really getting doubted and MBB smack from GS?

Oh I'm sorry I didn't realize one good season made you the automatic world-beaters of SunBelt MBB, or did you forget that you've only had 2 seasons over .500 in the last 10 years?

- We have a slightly better lifetime record than you.
- Hold a 31-13 (.704) advantage over you.
- Have been to the NCAA tournament 1 more time than you have.
- We have finished over .500 three MORE times than you have since 2000.

So... yeah I'm going to continue to talk smack until I see your recent success lasts longer than a year or two. I for one will admit we have had bad basketball for a number of years; however, 1 conference ring doesn't exactly give you permanent bragging rights.

Youre right. Lets revisit this when after you get hit and drug two times this season.

(06-19-2014 02:51 PM)Panthersville Wrote:  Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.

It's almost like our almost tripling our athletic budget over the last five years didn't even happen.

Yes, things are now, and will always be, exactly like they were when all of those stats you mentioned were being accrued. Please keep thinking that.

Yeah but you pretend like you're the ONLY team putting money and focus in on your MBB program. If that were the case, then yes I'd probably concede that you'll be the best team in the SunBelt for the next 10 years, but you aren't.

On the other hand you're definitely the MBB team to beat next year, but that doesn't guarantee you success. Kevin Ware is a good get I think we all agree we'd be lucky to have him, I'm just interested to see if he's any good. I read somewhere that he only played in 9 games for Louisville and has had major disciplinary issues throughout his career (everybody has a few of those guys on their squad so I'm not pointing fingers).

(06-19-2014 03:09 PM)TrueBlueAlum Wrote:  

(06-19-2014 02:51 PM)Panthersville Wrote:  Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.

It's almost like our almost tripling our athletic budget over the last five years didn't even happen.

Yes, things are now, and will always be, exactly like they were when all of those stats you mentioned were being accrued. Please keep thinking that.

Yeah but you pretend like you're the ONLY team putting money and focus in on your MBB program. If that were the case, then yes I'd probably concede that you'll be the best team in the SunBelt for the next 10 years, but you aren't.

On the other hand you're definitely the MBB team to beat next year, but that doesn't guarantee you success. Kevin Ware is a good get I think we all agree we'd be lucky to have him, I'm just interested to see if he's any good. I read somewhere that he only played in 9 games for Louisville and has had major disciplinary issues throughout his career (everybody has a few of those guys on their squad so I'm not pointing fingers).

Sounds more like your hopes.

it is hilarious how Ga State fans think their basketball team has been some type of powerhouse over the years.

and go ahead panama, post another gif. Because that is about the only way you respond to a thread when you don't have any facts or numbers to back up a response with. You are worse than a 9 year old child.

(06-19-2014 03:55 PM)NCeagle Wrote:  and go ahead panama, post another gif. Because that is about the only way you respond to a thread when you don't have any facts or numbers to back up a response with. You are worse than a 9 year old child.

At some point when logic leaves the building might as well have fun. Sorry, but you have no idea what you're talking about so there zero chance I am going to take you seriously in a discussion about MBB. Maybe if a Louisiana or UALR fan was talking crap, just maybe But we are talking about a 25-9 championship team that does not lose its two future NBAers. Even if Ware were somehow a bust, do you really think we will be worse than last year? Dont even answer. Just enjoy the gifs.

(06-19-2014 03:54 PM)NCeagle Wrote:  it is hilarious how Ga State fans think their basketball team has been some type of powerhouse over the years.

Its hilarious how bad youre reading comprehension is because nobody has said that.

What we are saying GS is

YOU

CANT


BEAT


US


NOW!


Clear enough?

ya'll had a good year. Yes. Congrats. You will probably have another good year next year. But historically, over the past 10 years or so, ya'll have been a below average team with nothing much to brag about.

(06-19-2014 04:13 PM)NCeagle Wrote:  ya'll had a good year. Yes. Congrats. You will probably have another good year next year. But historically, over the past 10 years or so, ya'll have been a below average team with nothing much to brag about.

Savor that past. It will not be re-visited.

(06-19-2014 04:13 PM)NCeagle Wrote:  ya'll had a good year. Yes. Congrats. You will probably have another good year next year. But historically, over the past 10 years or so, ya'll have been a below average team with nothing much to brag about.

Kevin Ware has been cleared for immediate eligibility. That's what this thread is about.

(06-19-2014 03:54 PM)NCeagle Wrote:  it is hilarious how Ga State fans think their basketball team has been some type of powerhouse over the years.

It's hilarious (or sad) that you think Ga State fans think that.

You seems to be reacting to a very simple post by projecting your own delusions of grandeur onto us. Perhaps you should seek professional help.

(06-19-2014 03:09 PM)TrueBlueAlum Wrote:  

(06-19-2014 02:51 PM)Panthersville Wrote:  Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.

It's almost like our almost tripling our athletic budget over the last five years didn't even happen.

Yes, things are now, and will always be, exactly like they were when all of those stats you mentioned were being accrued. Please keep thinking that.

Yeah but you pretend like you're the ONLY team putting money and focus in on your MBB program. If that were the case, then yes I'd probably concede that you'll be the best team in the SunBelt for the next 10 years, but you aren't.

On the other hand you're definitely the MBB team to beat next year, but that doesn't guarantee you success. Kevin Ware is a good get I think we all agree we'd be lucky to have him, I'm just interested to see if he's any good. I read somewhere that he only played in 9 games for Louisville and has had major disciplinary issues throughout his career (everybody has a few of those guys on their squad so I'm not pointing fingers).

Wow. I've heard it all now! One game suspension = major

Here's what Hunter had to say about Ware.

Quote:Hunter said he will use Ware as a combo guard next season. Ware, a 34.1-percent 3-pointer shooter at Louisville, has worked to improve his jump shot. Hunter said he wants him now to work on attacking the basket because when Ware “plays downhill he’s hard to stop.” Ware, who said Hunter wants him to shoot 7-10 free throws per game, said that was the type of player he was at Rockdale County when Hunter first recruited him to come to Georgia State.

But it may be that Ware’s defense will have the most impact.
Hunter said with Ware, next season’s team may be better at defending than was his first team at Georgia State, which set records in 2011-12 for defensive rebounds (839), blocked shots (183), fewest points allowed per game (58.9) and lowest field-goal percentage allowed per game (38.0).
“He’s a tremendous talent,” Hunter said.
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/w...aso/ngPHk/