About to make my Vandy predictions. Gotta know...
If he doesn't, then CO's absence won't hurt as much. If UWGB's 7 footer can go for 22 and 14, a healthy Ezili could do some serious damage.
Not sure why he wouldn't. He's been back in the lineup for a couple weeks.
Quote from: dwaderoy2004 on December 27, 2011, 05:47:15 PM
Not sure why he wouldn't. He's been back in the lineup for a couple weeks.
He didn't play in their last game against LAF on 12/21
Sounds like he has been nursing a knee injury. Likely held out the last couple of games to rest/rehab, as he was not needed. I would expect he would play, but don't believe Vandy is tipping their cards.
Vandy board seems to think he will play.
How bout CO?
Quote from: buzzchiapet on December 27, 2011, 10:35:12 PM
How bout CO?
Given the way suspensions have been announced and the update that Enlund posted the other day, I half expect to walk into the BC tomorrow night and see CO's name on the scoreboard.
He may be too busy celebrating Festivus
I just saw something where Tiecheng(major spelling) has been cleared to play and will START in place of Ezeli. I dont know if Ezeli is going to play but it sounds like he won't be starting.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20111229/SPORTS0602/312290025/Vandy-plans-ease-center-Ezeli-into-lineup?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s
Ezili will play.
Quote from: Brewtown Andy on December 28, 2011, 09:10:21 AM
Given the way suspensions have been announced and the update that Enlund posted the other day, I half expect to walk into the BC tomorrow night and see CO's name on the scoreboard.
Suspensions? Sorry to be slow but what is this about?
Quote from: 96warrior on December 29, 2011, 09:01:48 AM
Suspensions? Sorry to be slow but what is this about?
Junior and DJO previously missing games because of "violations of team rules". That's all.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 29, 2011, 09:03:37 AM
Junior and DJO previously missing games because of "violations of team rules". That's all.
And that I found out about both of those when I arrived at the building the game was being played in.
From ESPN Insider:
According to The Tennessean, Vanderbilt center Festus Ezeli will return to the lineup tonight against Marquette, but won't be in the starting lineup.
The 6-foot-11 center missed the Commodores last two games after re-aggravating the right knee that he sprained back in October.
Look for Steve Tchiengang to start at center while Ezeli gradually works his way back into the rotation; Vandy coach Kevin Stallings estimated that his key big man is at about 75 percent in terms of health heading into tonight's game.
Quote from: Brewtown Andy on December 28, 2011, 09:10:21 AM
Given the way suspensions have been announced and the update that Enlund posted the other day, I half expect to walk into the BC tomorrow night and see CO's name on the scoreboard.
+1
It would be great if MU had that UWGB center. He's got some skill.
Hopefully only for the tip, where Gardner will have a chance to undercut him and take him out for the rest of the game.
If he becomes effective tonight, sweep the leg.
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on December 29, 2011, 12:26:04 PM
If he becomes effective tonight, sweep the leg.
While it's a joke, D-ing up against DG is very tough on anyone's knees. I hope we don't re-injure the guy, but I wouldn't expect him to be able to bang too much if he's been nursing an injury.
Quote from: patso on December 29, 2011, 12:07:21 PM
It would be great if MU had that UWGB center. He's got some skill.
I hope this was meant to be sarcastic. That kid's best "skill" is being 7'1". Even at that, he's only shooting 43% from the floor and averaging the same number of rebounds as 6'6" Jae Crowder.
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on December 29, 2011, 04:11:38 PM
I hope this was meant to be sarcastic. That kid's best "skill" is being 7'1". Even at that, he's only shooting 43% from the floor and averaging the same number of rebounds as 6'6" Jae Crowder.
I would love to have him. I'm pretty sure he's a freshman. Maybe that's wrong though.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 29, 2011, 04:18:52 PM
I would love to have him. I'm pretty sure he's a freshman. Maybe that's wrong though.
Soph, but I agree I think we could find use for him.
Vandy hasn't hit their stride yet this season, but they will. Ezeli is not 100% which is good for Marquette. When 100% he's one of the best big men in the country. Tchiengang doesn't have the same lift and movement after off-season foot surgery. Henderson may see some time, but he's mostly a limited factor.
Quote from: Brewtown Andy on December 29, 2011, 11:20:44 AM
And that I found out about both of those when I arrived at the building the game was being played in.
Ah, got it - thanks. Not gonna lie, that had me going.