tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post1970554140475643947..comments2023-11-05T04:04:40.621-05:00Comments on Down with Goldy: Quick HittersWWWWWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029975451902509241noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-27722534921504443272009-02-04T11:49:00.000-06:002009-02-04T11:49:00.000-06:00The game was like walking into a scene from Danger...The game was like walking into a scene from Dangerours Minds. I think Coolio may have also been playing over the loud speakers. The place was packed to the rafters with many shady characters. Those character's included a 9.5:1 lefty to righty ratio. Not kidding. The list also featured Trent Tucker, Sid Hartman, Flip Saunders and the coach from Colorado State University who was wearing his gay green CSU sweat shirt. The guy looked like a complete slob and had zero chance of landing any recruit. <BR/><BR/>Baby Dawger (BD)and Lil Lil Snake (LLS)were on their best behavior. This was probably because they were very much out of their element and paralyzed with fear. <BR/><BR/>The gym was buzzing with anticipation to see all of the showcased talent. Warm ups were particularly interesting as Rodney and Royce were putting on dunking clinics on their perspective ends. <BR/><BR/>While watching the warm ups you could see that Cooper would be in trouble as Hopkins was taller at every position. <BR/><BR/>Rodney won Snake over on the opening tip, when he jumped about 14ft into the air and slapped the ball to the baseline. That would be Rodney's lone highlight of the first half. I would disagree with anonymous that Rodney's jumper needs work. He has great form and unbelieveable lift. He tends to use fade away's when its not necessary but that is easily changed. <BR/><BR/>Royce was unbelieveable in the first half. His defense was smothering and he was great at jumping into passing lanes for steals. He was simply unstoppable on offense. He is 6'8", solid and quick. Great ball handling and court vision. He was able to get to the rim whenever he wanted. The crowd gave him an "Overrated" chant after he missed a free throw and on the next play he went right around Rodney (who was giving up quite a bit of size) and slammed one home to silence the crowd. <BR/><BR/>Hopkins is stacked and has a few players to keep an eye on in the future. Particularly #23 who was a sophmore. This kid was a beast on the glass and very athletic. <BR/><BR/>Anyhow we left at half-time and missed Rodney's dunking highlight reel in the 2nd half. Maybe next time. I believe both will be very exciting to watch next year. I don't see either one rotting away on the bench as long as they come ready to play defense. Both are far too talented to keep on the shelf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-37177798517267177622009-02-04T08:45:00.000-06:002009-02-04T08:45:00.000-06:00good to know about the game with the RW's, adam. ...good to know about the game with the RW's, adam. I'm starting to wonder where everybody finds minutes next year. Someone talented like Rodney may be spending a lot of time on the bench.<BR/><BR/>when i read the stupid washburn rumor the other day I just assumed it was all made up. That would possibly be the dumbest trade in the world. Washburn would likely not even be one of our five best starts, and he's old. I think I would also have to quit the twins if they went through it, especially when Cuddy Bear is batting 220 with 5 homers at the all-star break.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-60082896529804483242009-02-04T08:33:00.000-06:002009-02-04T08:33:00.000-06:00Definitely interested, and your comments kind of e...Definitely interested, and your comments kind of echo what I've heard elsewhere. Dawger and Snake were at the game tonight, so I'm hoping to get a recap from one or both of them on here at some point.WWWWWWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029975451902509241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-7360610467492298612009-02-03T22:30:00.000-06:002009-02-03T22:30:00.000-06:00this has nothing to do with your above post; yet t...this has nothing to do with your above post; yet thought you may be interested. 4000 or so people at the cooper vs hopkins game tonight. Hopkins rolls, RW dominates the game offensively (tenacious rebounder, tremendous low post game, great handle) big ten ready right now!<BR/><BR/>RWJR has NBA athleticism right now, but has alot to work on prior to becoming an asset at the next level! suspect jumper, more than suspect handle, and lack of interest on D. But can't wait to see what tubby molds him into!<BR/><BR/>going to be fun next year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com