Comments on: Kent State Scrimmage Notes

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:00:46 +0000

Cronin wont redshirt, unless its medical..no matter how far he is behind, you cant teach 7 foot. Especially if its a coordinated 7 feet..Its good to hear something positive out of Ann Arbor this year.

By: Bluebufoon

Bluebufoon — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:11:23 +0000

My understanding about Kent St is they do play two 6-8 type jucos upfront. Back to the conversation with Ben Cronin– just as U-M didn’t have the luxury of banking a scholarship or two in the 2009 recruiting class, I don’t believe Michigan is deep enough to red-shirt young Mr Cronin, especially one with his size and offensive and defensive prescience.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:04:30 +0000

Thanks ryan. It’s still a good test against a team that will give you a lot of pressure looks. And I believe the new HC is from the old staff so no major changes. And they are MAC favorites so they aren’t expected to be hurt that much.

Interesting about the front court though, thanks for sharing.

By: ryan

ryan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:03:04 +0000

For what it’s worth KSU lost everyone from their very experienced front court last year, not to mention one of the best coaches the MAC has seen in the past couple decades in Jim Christian (to TCU). They do return Al Fisher, a very talented point guard who probably was the 3rd most deserving player in the MAC for POY last year (behind WMU’s David Kool and Akron’s Romeo Travis). I would expect our guards to be able to handle their back court. I just thought I would put some perspective into the scrimmage. We were matching up against another team with a front court that is very limited as far as experience.

By: UMDC

UMDC — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:24:41 +0000

It’s great to hear some reports suggesting we look good. Obviously, Thursday will tell us a lot more, but this is so much better than last year.

All I want for Christmas are three guys on the team that can shoot 40% from three point land.

By: josh

josh — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:28:23 +0000

The kid is at least 7 foot, it is almost impossible for him not to have an impact as long as he can stand. Seriously, the average center in the Big10 is prolly 3 to 4 inches shorter than him.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:48:34 +0000

Maybe, but he’s already behind so I’m not going to start expecting things from him. Anything he gives us would be unexpected IMO. I think he still might RS even if he’s healthy.

By: Bluebufoon

Bluebufoon — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:47:21 +0000

Cronin, Cronin– Cronin !!!!

There aren’t many big men in this conference and if Big Ben can walk and chew gum at the same time he going to have an impact.

Go Blue !!!!

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:21:18 +0000

I just don’t want to see 10 minute scoring droughts. :/

Nov 6…get here!

By: Ken in Vegas

Ken in Vegas — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:26:15 +0000

I can’t tell you how good it is to hear this news. For some reason I expected a letdown. Something along the lines of “They beat us, but we hung in the game and fought hard.” My biggest concern for this season was that Cronin would be out for the year and we would lose out on much needed depth at center and playing time for Cronin to develop, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. At least not for now. I’m sure he’ll be fragile all year. I was surprised to see Manny not starting, but I imagine thats not reflective of our opening day starting 5. I’m not expecting this team to compete for a spot in the dance, but I just hope we’re a dangerous team that can get hot and beat you on any given night. More fluidity on offense and better shooting.