OttoMan
I'm not new at all
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Post by OttoMan on Mar 28, 2021 19:55:55 GMT -5
I met GMac at driver's village once, maybe 5-6 years ago and I can tell you from personal experience that he's a cocky prick. Nothing unusual from my end just a simple hello and a quick comment about something, I can't remember. On the other end of the spectrum Hopkins couldn't be more kind and respectful as I've met him several times and he came to know me. I only encountered GMac once after a game in locker room. Seemed quiet and reserved but he was a freshmen then. Got hooked up to meet all the players thanks to one of the parents. It was really neat. First time I met him as well. Down to earth and cool guy. He had Dayshwan Wright with him, who was local kid we were recruiting at the time. Gotta a picture with them. The other time met him was near Mannyβs as Tyus Battle was in town that weekend. Told Hop to reel him in and he said all you guys need to show Tyus some love so we did. Got picture with Tyus too. Had a good feeling after that Tyus was coming to Syracuse. Wow. That's not a bad lineup of people to meet. Dayshawn was someone I really liked. I was sad it didn't work out. I think there was an article on him recently somewhere, amybe Dajuan Coleman trying to find him on the streets of Syracuse? Was that him? Homeless now or something?
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Post by deano on Mar 29, 2021 7:08:56 GMT -5
I only encountered GMac once after a game in locker room. Seemed quiet and reserved but he was a freshmen then. Got hooked up to meet all the players thanks to one of the parents. It was really neat. First time I met him as well. Down to earth and cool guy. He had Dayshwan Wright with him, who was local kid we were recruiting at the time. Gotta a picture with them. The other time met him was near Mannyβs as Tyus Battle was in town that weekend. Told Hop to reel him in and he said all you guys need to show Tyus some love so we did. Got picture with Tyus too. Had a good feeling after that Tyus was coming to Syracuse. Wow. That's not a bad lineup of people to meet. Dayshawn was someone I really liked. I was sad it didn't work out. I think there was an article on him recently somewhere, amybe Dajuan Coleman trying to find him on the streets of Syracuse? Was that him? Homeless now or something? I actually got to meet H. Warrick, Melo, J. McNeil, Billy E., Josh Pace, and Craig Forth. Got pix with all of them and Craig dwarfed me and I'm about 6', lol. Nope, hadn't heard about that and hope that's not the case. Dayshawn just never made the grades to get into college which was too bad. Thought he had a lot of potential and seemed like a good kid.
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Post by Lucas Lee on Mar 29, 2021 15:40:48 GMT -5
I only encountered GMac once after a game in locker room. Seemed quiet and reserved but he was a freshmen then. Got hooked up to meet all the players thanks to one of the parents. It was really neat. First time I met him as well. Down to earth and cool guy. He had Dayshwan Wright with him, who was local kid we were recruiting at the time. Gotta a picture with them. The other time met him was near Mannyβs as Tyus Battle was in town that weekend. Told Hop to reel him in and he said all you guys need to show Tyus some love so we did. Got picture with Tyus too. Had a good feeling after that Tyus was coming to Syracuse. Wow. That's not a bad lineup of people to meet. Dayshawn was someone I really liked. I was sad it didn't work out. I think there was an article on him recently somewhere, amybe Dajuan Coleman trying to find him on the streets of Syracuse? Was that him? Homeless now or something? Googled. Tis true - at least according to another forum. It looks like Coleman was trying to get in touch with him. The Tweet that kicked off the thread was deleted, but there was some replies still lurking on the interwebs. This was the one still posted:
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Post by deano on Apr 5, 2021 12:40:20 GMT -5
The nail in the coffin and not sure why Red or Griff isn't recruiting him but Gerry always gets the top kids (ugh) -
"He was excited. He really likes coach Mac (Gerry McNamara). I think he can see himself fitting into the way that they play on both ends of the floor. Certainly a real option for him and one that's excited about."
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Post by cusefan2016 on Apr 5, 2021 13:45:59 GMT -5
Well if G Mac is the primary on Taylor (which does make sense) then I could see why they're putting him on Brown
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Post by Lucas Lee on Apr 9, 2021 6:45:06 GMT -5
Well if G Mac is the primary on Taylor (which does make sense) then I could see why they're putting him on Brown Yeah, hopefully it works out - would be a nice combo to throw out on the floor:
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Post by deano on Apr 9, 2021 7:31:05 GMT -5
Agree I like Copeland's game too.
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Post by Lucas Lee on Apr 9, 2021 8:42:56 GMT -5
Agree I like Copeland's game too. I know - just once I want to see Syracuse run out some athletes with a real PG. I'm fine with the hybrids we use, but that's such a roll of the dice, and apparently JB is okay going with short PGs in the zone now. Short and slow, so we can start recruiting some quickness there again maybe. Let's see how it all shakes out, but I really just want to see us get back to being a fun team to watch more than anything else.
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Post by JazzNC on Sept 30, 2021 20:57:26 GMT -5
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Post by JazzNC on Sept 30, 2021 20:57:59 GMT -5
I think heβs Orange! Fingers crossed! π
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Post by cusefan2016 on Oct 1, 2021 8:37:17 GMT -5
I know Deano is going to tell me its not the case. But in an ideal world they feel good about JJ so instead of looking for more finesse and offense in Bunch the staff figured lets go grab a MAN and a banger down low. Suppose only time will tel.
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Post by JazzNC on Oct 1, 2021 11:21:19 GMT -5
I know Deano is going to tell me its not the case. But in an ideal world they feel good about JJ so instead of looking for more finesse and offense in Bunch the staff figured lets go grab a MAN and a banger down low. Suppose only time will tel. I like Brown, and for what we need he might be better than Bunch. As for JJβ¦ man Iβm torn. I think itβs SU or Duke, with ND a possibility. As much as Iβd love to get JJ I can see why he might shy away. Heβs not going to start ahead of Senior JG3. Combine that with the allure of Duke, and itβs going to be an uphill battle.
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Post by cusefan2016 on Oct 1, 2021 12:07:15 GMT -5
True he probably wouldnt at PG, but it is not like he isn't a guard who can play at the 2 off the ball and start right away. Then Quadir can always slide into the starting PG spot the following year. (Assuming Joe isnt given the Greg Paulus senior year at Duke treatment)
Lord knows there is no guarantee to start at Duke his freshmen year OR even his sophomore year with the constant talent that is being brought in there. Agreed on ND though. Not only is he out there but it seems his a major priority for them.
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Post by JazzNC on Oct 10, 2021 21:35:11 GMT -5
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Post by JazzNC on Oct 12, 2021 13:24:23 GMT -5
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