Comments on: Cronin to Miss Remainder of 2009-10 Season, At Least

By: Recruiting Q&A: Where Things Stand | UM Hoops.com

Recruiting Q&A: Where Things Stand | UM Hoops.com — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:08:53 +0000

[...] don’t know that Harris’ departure would have a major effect on Michigan’s 2010 class. With Ben Cronin’s career likely over, Michigan already has two additional scholarships to give in the class (scholarship breakdown [...]

By: steve

steve — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:10:49 +0000

horfords up to 220 ….hes being fed ha

By: Paul F.

Paul F. — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:52:51 +0000

This is very disappointing news. I feel so bad for Ben. I hope he doesn’t have major issues with his hip in the future. I was happy when they got a seven footer. I noticed the limp when he would be
in warm ups. My best to Ben Cronin.

By: SteinerBlue

SteinerBlue — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:02:34 +0000

That’s too bad for Big Ben. The recent recruitment of Horford makes total sense now from a scholarship # standpoint. If we land him, we would have 4 players (Morgan, McLimans, Horford and Smotrycz) at 6’8 or better for next season, although all with zero experience.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:23:22 +0000

This is terrible news, and while it may have been written in the sand a couple weeks back, it’s sad nonetheless. Cronin always seemed to be the first one on the bench to stand up after a basket cheering for his team and always, always had a smile on his face while sitting on the bench. Going into the offseason last year, Beilein was thinking that Cronin could give us some big minutes this year, and has mentioned on many occasions that when they found out he wouldn’t be full-go right away that it really threw a wrench into the plans. He will be greatly missed.

On the other hand, trying to see the good in everything, I guess it just means one more scholly. I really can’t see Dumars getting a scholarship. At this point I think we need Horford and Zeigler, and then possibly another big in 2011 (Amir Williams???).

By: AG2

AG2 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:33:46 +0000

Sorry to hear about Ben. We could have really used a kid of his size. I always had faith he was going to bounce back.

This Alex Legion situation is just getting sad. I feel for the kid that he can’t seem to find a place for himself.

By: dave

dave — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:21:57 +0000

Interesting contrast in stories re. Ben Cronin and Alex Legion. Cronin notes that his faith will get him through this and that he will get a degree, benefitting from the guidance he received at M. Legion will wait for his mother to decipher her next vision, all in preparation for his NBA career she has been assured of. Knowing the character of Coach Beilein, he is getting more satisfaction working with Cronin on crutches than he would having Legion on his roster. If God truly caused Legion to twice decommit from Michigan, we should all be thankful

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:06:44 +0000

Really hate it for Cronin seems like a great kid. But hopefully Coach B. can get Zeigler and Horford!!!

By: Brick

Brick — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:48:55 +0000

While I feel really bad for Ben, I don’t think this is a big surprise to anyone. I don’t see how he was ever going to give anything more than spot minutes unless he could get completely healthy and that was looking unlikely. I don’t see this affecting Morgan or McLimans redshirts though. Morgan is practicing at the 5 spot and it makes no sense to burn his redshirt with Sims and Gibson ahead of him. McLimans is practicing at the 4.

I would have bet that the coaches were penciling in Morgan over Cronin for next year regardless but we will definitely need to get a backup center on the roster ASAP.

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:30:37 +0000

Aye Dylan whatever happened to Agnus Brandt or the German Nowitzki pt 2? Did he make it in to Oregon St?

Sure wish that Payne wouldnt of commited to MSU a couple months back. Plus I know Beilein doesnt own the snake oil to pry him away from Izzo.

Sorry to hear the news Ben, wish you the best of luck.