Comments on: Ben Cronin Will Redshirt

By: jmblue

jmblue — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:58:52 +0000

There’s nothing wrong with a big man playing outside, at least part of the time. That will draw opposing big men outside as well and open up the interior for penetration and backdoor cuts.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:56:57 +0000

Cronin will be needed down the road, that’s for sure. But I have trouble seeing him fit into this system. We don’t want a 7 footer playing outside do we?

Though hopefully he can be a defensive presence like Udoh was.

By: Brick

Brick — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:08:03 +0000

I believe he has a torn hip labrum. The surgery should fix it.

This is actually for the best. He would have had a limited role this year if healthy and he could be a beast by year 5.

By: Giddings

Giddings — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:35:06 +0000

I’m sure that trying to fit a 7′1″ frame into those plane seats makes his hip feel great…

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:30:54 +0000

I like Ben’s potential, but I was anticipating a redshirt. I just wish he wasn’t injured so he could still practice with the team and refine his skills. Good luck on the surgery Ben.

By: Bigplaybray

Bigplaybray — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:36:42 +0000

I was on Ben’s flight today from Detroit to Syracuse, his hometown. His limp was quite noticeable, and it was clearly bothering him. He said that the doctors feel that the surgery will relieve the pain, and friction completely.

It was quite a sight seeing him cram into such a small plane.

By: JBlo

JBlo — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:10:23 +0000

Does anyone know the nature of his hip injury?

By: Go Blue

Go Blue — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:34:08 +0000

Lets hope Ben can come back full speed next year, I think he has some good potential and character. He was already becoming a crowd favorite, I feel bad for him but thats life I guess.