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Thank you for the responses OBJ and cbf40, that's about what I thought was happening.
Do you guys agree with the recent "criticism" of Riley and believe he might be a project/4 year player? I've heard that he has a ton of athleticism and is a pretty good defender, but he hasn't really put it together on the offensive end and I'm thinking we might need more of an offensive contributor out of our PF recruit in '09.
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05-16-2008, 10:55 AM
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Thank you for the responses OBJ and cbf40, that's about what I thought was happening.
Do you guys agree with the recent "criticism" of Riley and believe he might be a project/4 year player? I've heard that he has a ton of athleticism and is a pretty good defender, but he hasn't really put it together on the offensive end and I'm thinking we might need more of an offensive contributor out of our PF recruit in '09.
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I don't think you will look at Riley as a PF for 09. You are spot on about his game and his best position for the college game right now would be smack dab in the middle.
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05-16-2008, 11:06 AM
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I don't think you will look at Riley as a PF for 09. You are spot on about his game and his best position for the college game right now would be smack dab in the middle.
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I agree, but I would take him if we are able to get a guy that can contribute right away...
His potential is sky high and 3/4 from a kid like that only helps the program not hurts it...Not all kids can be 1 and done kids...I know you want more 4 year kids... 
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05-16-2008, 11:17 AM
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I agree, but I would take him if we are able to get a guy that can contribute right away...
His potential is sky high and 3/4 from a kid like that only helps the program not hurts it...Not all kids can be 1 and done kids ...I know you want more 4 year kids... |
You don't even have to read my mind to know that.  I think we might lose a scholarship next year because of Kosta "blindsiding" Matta. From what I understand, Riley needs to want to play and if he does that I am fine with him because we have enough scorers.
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05-16-2008, 12:05 PM
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Do you guys agree with the recent "criticism" of Riley and believe he might be a project/4 year player?
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Personally, I am not high on Riley......nice prospect....but I think we can do better........
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I don't think you will look at Riley as a PF for 09. You are spot on about his game and his best position for the college game right now would be smack dab in the middle.
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I agree
Van Treese has some question marks in my mind also......
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05-18-2008, 01:22 PM
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Why are we shooting blanks in '09? Cause there is no talent in Ohio?
And I don't really want Van Treese. I want a guy like Orton but from what we've heard, it doesn't neccesarily sound like a good shot.
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05-18-2008, 01:35 PM
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Why are we shooting blanks in '09? Cause there is no talent in Ohio?
And I don't really want Van Treese. I want a guy like Orton but from what we've heard, it doesn't neccesarily sound like a good shot.
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Unfortunately, the 09 class in Ohio is very weak especially with the type of player that Ohio State needs which is a big man. People think that we have a shot at Orton but I am not included in that group.
There are other guys who know more than me with regards to who Ohio State might be looking at. They have offered Van Tresse but I think Ohio State's interest might be decreasing with regard to him but I am not positive of that.
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