ACE Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 If you compare's Foreman's numbers this past season (as a soph) compared to Reggie's sophomore season, there is no comparison. Plus as others have mentioned, he was doing it in the Big 10 - had a 12 rebound game against Michigan State, close to double-doubles against Iowa, Ohio State and Purdue. Foreman can improve further during his offseason before even suiting up... add all those things together and I don't think it is a reach to think the kid could make an immediate impact in the A-10. I believe Allie-Cox will be gone by the time Foreman suits up, not many prototypical power forwards in this league. I'm fine with the way RA improved this past year, but no reason not to expect Foreman to be an upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 If you compare's Foreman's numbers this past season (as a soph) compared to Reggie's sophomore season, there is no comparison. Plus as others have mentioned, he was doing it in the Big 10 - had a 12 rebound game against Michigan State, close to double-doubles against Iowa, Ohio State and Purdue. Foreman can improve further during his offseason before even suiting up... add all those things together and I don't think it is a reach to think the kid could make an immediate impact in the A-10. I believe Allie-Cox will be gone by the time Foreman suits up, not many prototypical power forwards in this league. I'm fine with the way RA improved this past year, but no reason not to expect Foreman to be an upgrade. My man. Thanks for stating what I assumed would be the obvious. Foreman checks all the boxes for me, in terms of bringing in a PF. Are people forgetting that RA will be a senior next season? And if he wasn't, would you really opposed to having two guys that can rebound on the same team? That has been our Achilles heel for a couple seasons now. I don't know much about Johnson, but I have no problem 'raving' or being excited about Foreman. Gotta wonder what it would take to move the needle for some folks.. Coach looks like he is out there putting in work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I think Foreman is a step up from Reggie, but they really are pretty similar players. Put sophomore RA in the Big 10 and wow, that is not a great visual. At all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 I still fail to see what everyone is raving about regarding these two signees I think the overall tone is one of cautious optimism, which is reasonable. Some are going to be super excited* because our talent level is as low as it's ever been, so even modest upgrades or players with some promise are going to look great compared to what we've got. Combined with the overall level of recruiting activity right now, two somewhat promising signings are a breath of fresh air we haven't had in a couple years. *My sharing of the Pitbull gif is not an indication of my expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Outside of AY what transfers were Crews able to get us - by the way, Ash may actually have come under RM's time. RM was dead by 6 months when ash committed to SLU, so no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SShoe Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 If you compare's Foreman's numbers this past season (as a soph) compared to Reggie's sophomore season, there is no comparison. Plus as others have mentioned, he was doing it in the Big 10 - had a 12 rebound game against Michigan State, close to double-doubles against Iowa, Ohio State and Purdue. Foreman can improve further during his offseason before even suiting up... add all those things together and I don't think it is a reach to think the kid could make an immediate impact in the A-10. I believe Allie-Cox will be gone by the time Foreman suits up, not many prototypical power forwards in this league. I'm fine with the way RA improved this past year, but no reason not to expect Foreman to be an upgrade. Foreman is definitely an upgrade from RA, but even if he wasn't, I'd take another Reggie to help bridge the gap between now and 2018 (breakthrough season). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 If you compare's Foreman's numbers this past season (as a soph) compared to Reggie's sophomore season, there is no comparison. Plus as others have mentioned, he was doing it in the Big 10 - had a 12 rebound game against Michigan State, close to double-doubles against Iowa, Ohio State and Purdue. Foreman can improve further during his offseason before even suiting up... add all those things together and I don't think it is a reach to think the kid could make an immediate impact in the A-10. I believe Allie-Cox will be gone by the time Foreman suits up, not many prototypical power forwards in this league. I'm fine with the way RA improved this past year, but no reason not to expect Foreman to be an upgrade. Reggie was playing hurt his sophomore season. I don't think anyone is suggesting we don't want Foreman. I stated i think he will be a step up from Reggie. I just think some people are seting themselves up for disappointment with what they are expecting out of Foreman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Foreman is definitely an upgrade from RA, but even if he wasn't, I'd take another Reggie to help bridge the gap between now and 2018 (breakthrough season). It is hard to disagree with that, my thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Reggie was playing hurt his sophomore season. I don't think anyone is suggesting we don't want Foreman. I stated i think he will be a step up from Reggie. I just think some people are seting themselves up for disappointment with what they are expecting out of Foreman. I can't speak to others expectations, but I stated previously I would be happy with 6 rpg (the same as he produced at Rutgers -*ideally I would like 1 more rpg) and then if he could add 2-4 ppg... we'd be looking at something like a 11ppg, 6-7 rpg player. Is that realistic? If so, that is a very nice player. Players that transfer from a stronger conference to a lesser one, generally produce more. This may be a bit of an extreme example, but think of Jordan Sibert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'm optimistic on Foreman but JJ's move set in his highlight film is nothing we didn't see from Roby or the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Players that transfer from a stronger conference to a lesser one, generally produce more. This may be a bit of an extreme example, but think of Jordan Sibert. Sibert is the player I'm thinking of as a comp for Javon Bess, the MSU transfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastBilliken Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Some people on here seemed to think we wouldn't even be able to land a 2016 player.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Reggie is almost exactly the same size as Foreman, shoots at a higher percentage and the rest of their numbers are basically the same.Except for the 4* star HS recruit and top 100 players on some sites part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Except for the 4* star HS recruit and top 100 players on some sites part. What site? He was 3 star on Rivals, Scout and ESPN? He wasn't top 100 in any of those either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 fan Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 What site? He was 3 star on Rivals, Scout and ESPN? He wasn't top 100 in any of those either. Foreman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Foreman Foreman wasn't 4 star or top 100 in the final rankings of any of those 3 sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 If Foreman is equal (generally speaking) to Reggie he should be more than welcome into the Bills. Love to have two Reggies playing for us, bring a third one if you please, coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 fan Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Foreman wasn't 4 star or top 100 in the final rankings of any of those 3 sites. I never said Foreman was, but that's who he was talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soderball Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 If Foreman is equal (generally speaking) to Reggie he should be more than welcome into the Bills. Love to have two Reggies playing for us, bring a third one if you please, coach. I hope to eventually surpass reggie agbeko, but agreed that with the current state of the program these are OK. Naysayers need to remember this is a bottom-feeder a10 program right now on the level of Fordham and LaSalle, who we used to mock. We are bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUfan_42 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 JJ needs some meat on his bones and as someone else mentioned, needs to get up more. Lot of layups in that highlight video I thought should've been dunks. I am a fan of that sweet jumper though. Foreman and Henriquez look incredibly impressive on film. I have no doubts thats these two can come in and be reliable starters on a team that will have added a 2017 Ford class. We could be cooking a lot quicker than I originally thought. Props to coach Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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