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>Drejaj is crap, he might score if you leave him absolutely >wide open. He's slow, doesnt handle the ball well, has a >ton of turnovers. His defense isnt even great every game. >He has no athleticism. He has not had a good career. Never >came close to scoring double figures, and for a guy who >doesnt score that much where are the assists. For a guy >with no real tools, the least he could do is be a top free >throw shooter, but he's not even that. He was a second >thought player who qualified late, and he gets way too much >credit for showing emotion while not really doing a whole >lot. Several 0 and 2 ponit games. Even SLU wouldnt sign him >now if he were coming out of high school. There are much >better players on every D2 team in this state. I think i'd get further arguing with a wall. Not everyone on a team is a scorer. This team has 3 better scorers, statistically, than Drejaj. When you only average 55-60 points per game as a team, not many players will score in double figures. He also is 2nd on the team in assists, not bad for not playing PG. He is also 4th on the team in rebounds. If you wanna talk stats, you lose. Drejaj is constantly on the opposition's top guard. For a coach who emphasizes defense, thats a pretty high honor. No one here will argue that AD is going to continue onto the NBA. Nor will anyone say he is a superstar. Drejaj has contributed more than the average player over his 4 years. If he had been 100% for the GW game, thatd be our W. I think we may get a 2nd chance with that in the tourney though. In conclusion, the only crap is your opinion. But you're entitled to that opinion nonetheless.

>That is what I am talking about. VTIME can post. Unlike >most of you pin heads. > >Drejaj is average at best. Good roll player. No one to >build a program around. He won't be missed. No one is saying Drejaj is a consensus all american, or even all conference. He has had a good career at SLU. If you want to talk about reality, here's some. There are very few teams in the nation that can have a team full of high school all americans. The ROLE players (they play a role, they're not edible) are often the most important pieces of the puzzle. The majority of players are role players. It's no insult to be a role player. Time will tell if he will be missed or not.

>We got our arena.. > >We got the Home and Homes back with SIU and SMS > >What else do we want, this is the week to ask. Renewing the series with Bradley. An NCAA bid/winning the conf tourney Luke Meyer and Justin Johnson swapping bodies.

>Our current seniors are crap and dont >deserve a trip to the NCAA. At least Drejaj has shown he >can hit a big shot in the NIT. We might even get a chance to >knock on MU in the NIT. Next year is time to look to NCAA's >not this year. I hope the Bills make the NCAA's and pull of >some upsets, but I'm not holding my breath. Seniors? Senior. Drejaj is the only senior on the team. Crap? I think he has proven his worth to this team. Take the Temple game for example. Over 50% shooting. 15 points. The intangibles that don't show up on a box score or stat sheet when they actually print them in the PD. The leadership of being the only senior on the team. The Iowa NIT game. I think Drejaj has done an outstanding job in his 4 years. He will also be capping off a superb career with another postseason appearance.

> >GW will get beat in the tournament-- near-guarantee. They >just are not that good. Sorry, GW fans, but sometimes the >truth hurts. > >A10 will have 2 teams in the NCAA's--because GW will get an >at-large. I think the mission of the entire conference >should be to beat GW in the tournament. We may be the ones >to do it, but if we do not, someone else will. > >That is my prediction and I almost stand by it! I'll stand behind that. GW has played a very very weak schedule. I guess next year Brad should schedule 1 top 25 team on the road and a bunch of buy games and we could be top 25! Conference tourney time is a totally different animal.

>Because Usually we have less time to sell NIT tickets, so >the Family Arena is a better NIT bet anyway, then there will >seem like there will be a crowd there...5000-7000 at Savvis >is pretty empty... The Family Arena is a pain in the ass, but we've had a good NIT expeirence there. Also, take into account that spring break is the week of the first round NIT games.

Had we beat one of UNC, Gonzaga, GW, or Iowa then yes. The strength of schedule was great, but we are still 1-5 against the RPI top 50 (SIU) . Also, the 3-3 record against the 100-200 teams isn't too hot. Being 15-9 at this point with a win over Gonzaga or GW, would put us firmly on the bubble. And finally, Xavier taking a dump did not help matters. At the time we first beat them, they were around the 50's. Had they continued hot, they'd still be around there giving us 3 top 50 wins.

> >I'd say CL was brought in to hit a home run and she only got >a double! How about a standup triple? I like the 10,000 number a lot better. The atmosphere will be even better. At first it will be like playing in a high school gym compared to Savvis, and even that is better than West Pine. The intensity level of a 10,000 seat arena will be much better. The Savvis and Dome are still around if there is a bigtime game. It will certainly increase the season ticket base amongst students and others. Having the hot ticket in town isn't a bad thing. If groundbreaking is June, when is it ready? 18 months? 1 more year after this in Savvis? 2 more?

Don't know if anyone caught this, but channel 4 just led off with news of the arena being approved by the board. They also said that it will be 10k. Any official release?

>So I can't hypothetically make the coaches even while we >hypothetically play out these games that won't happen? > >Mizzou has more athleticism and talent than SLU. PERIOD. Damn, if only we had a midweek game to talk about, instead of comparing ourselves to a under .500 team. SLU is in 3rd (1W out of 2nd) in the A-10. Mizzou is challenging for last place in a overrated Big12 conference. SLU has won their last 3 games in a row, 4 out of their last 5; two wins vs. Xavier(50ish RPI), once to URI(89 at the time), and Fordham. Mizzou lost 6 in a row by an average of 18 points. The stellar loses include Texas Tech(RPI 138), Nebraska (RPI 95), Baylor (160 by 26 points). One team is getting it together at the right time, while one team hasn't had it together since... ? SLU has a legitimate NBA PF/C prospect, and maybe one other? Mizzou's leading scorer was benched last week for not playing defense. SLU's defense is better. Our turnovers are lower. Mizzou scores about 7 more points per game, but when youre constantly trailing you tend to rack up some garbage points. SLU also plays a tougher non-conference schedule. Our coach is better. No matter how negative it got after the Richmond loss, we aren't dumping popcorn on the coach when he goes through the tunnel. Mizzou may have more "stars" on scout.com, buut how many of those guys have reached their potential? Kleiza is the only one that comes to mind. Now is there any doubt who the better team is? Could we maybe discuss Dayton? Xavier? Temple? A team that has a chance? Vashon losing to Peoria Notre Dame?