Etou transferring
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Trust me on this . Etou's 's not the game changer we need at Rutgers in any sense of whatever that really is. Where do people think he showed this immense talent? He tanked it in many games. Perhaps some of this is on Eddie but more so on another player who thinks he deserves more opportunity.Eddie didn't pamper this child and so he 'll go to another team. Don't you think this is why he rode the pines at the end.
Perception loss only. Better to get Foreman, K Johnson and Laurent on the floor. Eddie's job is all about the '14 and '15 kids and who sign in November. The 15-16 record is virtually meaningless.
Etou cheated his way through international ball and hs ball by misremebering his age. Not exactly a high character endorsement. For the kid or the coaches who conveniently overlooked the deception.
Etou cheated his way through international ball and hs ball by misremebering his age. Not exactly a high character endorsement. For the kid or the coaches who conveniently overlooked the deception.
Shaq and Lewis are going to have to play at the same time now. Not sure what Diallo will give us, I just forsee another "project". Foreman will need to do more dirty work rebounding the ball too. We are once again woefully thin up front.
This post was edited on 3/27 4:54 PM by S.W.A.I.N
This post was edited on 3/27 4:54 PM by S.W.A.I.N
Not necessarily heart broken by the fact E2 is leaving, but really continues to make me scratch my head about EJ and staff.
Perhaps he was told he doesn't fit their system and shouldn't expect to be more that a 8pt / 7reb guy.
Just disheartening to see another transfer....
Perhaps he was told he doesn't fit their system and shouldn't expect to be more that a 8pt / 7reb guy.
Just disheartening to see another transfer....
Yes, Eddie is the right coach. He's a tactician, he motivates, wins,
His players improve, he's an incredible recruiter, gets the fan base excited,
Shows up for important events, his team's continually get better, keeps players here, and there is hope for the future.
His players improve, he's an incredible recruiter, gets the fan base excited,
Shows up for important events, his team's continually get better, keeps players here, and there is hope for the future.
I hate to lose Etou too but there were games it appeared as if he didn't even care. If there was an age issue he will have to sit out a year and than play 2 years at another school. How old will he be when he is ready for any pro ball? Eddie praised him as a defensive player and he gets up and leaves. There were games that I wanted to see more of Foreman. He often was much more aggressive going for rebounds and taking it to the basket. Etou really doesn't seem to dribble too well and rarely ever drove hard to the basket. He settled for jumpers, too often too far from the basket and when under the basket for put backs. As a few others have stated, if he doesn't want to be at RU just let him go.
Nothing to add. Junior decided it was time to move on.
I wish him nothing but the best, as I do all the kids that have left RU.
Just makes me appreciate even more those that choose to stay...
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I wish him nothing but the best, as I do all the kids that have left RU.
Just makes me appreciate even more those that choose to stay...
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It sounds crazy at 10-22 to be talking about a logjam at any position, but the reality is Etou can be replaced.
If you can get a Freeman (perhaps still a possibility) or a comparable player matched with Diallo, then there are minutes there. What you arent replacing is Etou's strength, rebounding and upside.....thought EJ didnt cater to Etou like perhaps he could have but even if he did at the expense of Mack & Jack, there is no guarantee this would not have happened anyway.....I think the staff knew Etou was going to bolt and therefore featured Jack and Mack, vs rewarding someone deemed as more valuable, just because he was an "Eddie recruit" and had 2 more seasons in his back pocket.
This is an overhaul that if it's executed properly (the two weekend visitors fit that bill or high IQ athletes with upside and team concepts), then this is not a loss....Can Eddie pull off BOTH is the question while considering to continue the pursuit of Freeman as Jack's and/or Etou's replacement.
Diallo softens this blow considerably but only if you land pieces now that offer that same athleticism and upside. Let's play out this spring and summer and see what the final roster looks like before going off the deep end.
Minland and Laurent offer more potential (to me) than earlier signings of Goode and Kejuan Johnson....Freeman is the ultimate wild card.
If you can get a Freeman (perhaps still a possibility) or a comparable player matched with Diallo, then there are minutes there. What you arent replacing is Etou's strength, rebounding and upside.....thought EJ didnt cater to Etou like perhaps he could have but even if he did at the expense of Mack & Jack, there is no guarantee this would not have happened anyway.....I think the staff knew Etou was going to bolt and therefore featured Jack and Mack, vs rewarding someone deemed as more valuable, just because he was an "Eddie recruit" and had 2 more seasons in his back pocket.
This is an overhaul that if it's executed properly (the two weekend visitors fit that bill or high IQ athletes with upside and team concepts), then this is not a loss....Can Eddie pull off BOTH is the question while considering to continue the pursuit of Freeman as Jack's and/or Etou's replacement.
Diallo softens this blow considerably but only if you land pieces now that offer that same athleticism and upside. Let's play out this spring and summer and see what the final roster looks like before going off the deep end.
Minland and Laurent offer more potential (to me) than earlier signings of Goode and Kejuan Johnson....Freeman is the ultimate wild card.
OnBrain,
Agreed. He held us hostage all last summer, according to a few very dialed into the program, and did the same all season this year. This could be addition by subtraction. Chemisty is an incredible (and fragile) thing. See Lance STEVENSON. Eddie shouldn't have let him come back after last summer. That being said, this WAS Eddie's first recruit, and there is no question it looks bad, especially to the masses.
Agreed. He held us hostage all last summer, according to a few very dialed into the program, and did the same all season this year. This could be addition by subtraction. Chemisty is an incredible (and fragile) thing. See Lance STEVENSON. Eddie shouldn't have let him come back after last summer. That being said, this WAS Eddie's first recruit, and there is no question it looks bad, especially to the masses.
Well if you had confidence that EJ was in tight with some quality replacements then perhaps this would not seem so bad. Freeman would help but I think we are fall back option at best there. The reality is that getting a player with Etou's talent to come in at this point is unlikely. Yes he may have looked lost and not always had the best attitude but that entire team looked lost much of the time. I don't see how you can spin this positively. EJ and staff better be busting their butts looking for talent because right now the sum of what he has will require a coaching job beyond what he seems capable of to be competitive in many games.
Reasonable minds may differ on Etou's upside. I happen to think it's pretty high. But there is no debate that the routine of RU losing starters to transfer after their sophomore year is KILLING this program. And, I agree with those who say this one is a bad reflection on Eddie.
As many have already stated, the worst thing about Etou's departure is the problem with the revolving door.
What 118 doesn't or won't say speaks volumes. His post is the equivalent of me blasting the head coach.
It really is that bad here, folks.
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It really is that bad here, folks.
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Lol...the oldtimers are numb to the pain...after Waters was canned my skin has a hard callous when it comes to bad news. Wtou woyld have came and left with no post season and maybe no records above 500 if he stayed
That's what I was thinking.
We all should know RU isn't going to eat Jordan's contract because Etou left and his leaving was talked about on this board during the season.
I don't blame Eddie, transfers happen to every program and RU is no exception.
Juniors potential might be hard to replace and his D as well, but he didn't play last season like he was irreplaceable
and some had complained about his play.
Let's see how Junior's replacement does next season before we clain the sky is falling and RU can't win without Etou
Like Gil did at Rhode Island
Did Danny make a better player out of Biruta after he transferred to URI.
As for Masiello making a better player out of him , is just speculation and when Junior's eligible to play Steve might be moving upwards..
Also the quality of competition has something to do with how some players look like they are improving, or regressing.
So you might know, but I'm unsure and since Junior is leaving , just hope he graduates .
What he does or doesn't do as a player I really don't care, except hope he stays injury free.
This post was edited on 3/27 6:57 PM by MADHAT1
The Etou transfer is a fitting end to a season marked by a 15 game losing streak and a 2- 16 league record.Many fans previously stated that next season could even be worse not knowing about the Etou decision.Jordan faces a near impossible task where the competition is too strong,the squad is too weak and the backing by Rutgers Administrators isn't strong enough.
No..it really isn't.
Etou didn't want to be here. Nothing I can do about it, not losing sleep over it, and won't stop me in any way from supporting the guys still wearing the R.
Please stop trying to drag me into this drama filled world in which you live my man...don't need it
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Etou didn't want to be here. Nothing I can do about it, not losing sleep over it, and won't stop me in any way from supporting the guys still wearing the R.
Please stop trying to drag me into this drama filled world in which you live my man...don't need it
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THis hurts, he was a piece, not a difference maker, had every opportunity to be a difference maker, just didn't seem like he cared or was tough enough. I wish him well though.
Now lets see if Eddie can use the scholly to upgrade the position. That is really the big question now.
Now lets see if Eddie can use the scholly to upgrade the position. That is really the big question now.
He was one of our better talents, but you don't win with guys like Etou. Serviceable talent, no heart, questionable head.
+1
Come crunch time he usually disappeared. Often looked like the last place on earth he wanted to be was on the basketball court.
