Marlow

Fred Thatch epitomizes all that a student athlete can become. He brings great honor to himself, his team, and his school. Glad he chose SLU.

How is Kramer blending in?

I feel it’s going to be tough keeping Pickett on the bench. He plays with a ferocity that will make everyone better.

I loved Drejaj as a Billiken. I could see his having great success as a head coach, hopefully for SLU someday.

If Cuonzo showed up on the Bills’ staff, Pickett would be charged.

If Cuonzo showed up on the Bills’ staff, Pickett would be charged.

It would be nice if we did, but the conference is.going to be a tougher road. I believe UMass. Rhode Island, and George Mason will join Richmond, VCU, Davidson, and Dayton as conference challengers. It would be nice if this created a 3-bid league, but I’ll believe that when I see it.

Sorry. I’m referring to Keira.

Offering one of SLU’s last scholarships is a good investment. He is a beast inside. I know his injury history will follow him, but if he can get healthy, he will be a helpful addition.

Another point: Pickett played last year without a point guard. Yuri will make him more effective.

Pickett and Cuonzo have a mutual respect. Supposedly Pickett was a gym rat from day one and really upped his game, especially his defensive game. He had 19 pts. against Kansas-the only threat Mizzou had that day. He definitely plays bully ball and is not afraid to crash the boards against the trees. I feel this is a solid get and will make the Bills better.

Uncle!!

A number of successful coaches employ that stylle: Pitino, Leonard Hamilton, and Bill Self doesn’t press, but athletic players are lightening quick on offense.

Williams, Jones, Strickland, Traore, Hargrove. I’d even put Fred in that group. These guys are are athletes who I feel would be more effective in a wide open game.

Dayton’s defeat of Kansas this season is definitely more impressive after last night.