I have been trying to get optimistic about the kid since we got him, but he legitimately does not play. He is built like a tank, but NEVER plays. Does anyone else think he's definitely going to be a redshirt next year??
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YAY!!! Another Durley thread!!! Can't get enough of 'em.
I'll say this about Durley.... He might not be able to play, but he should can generate discussion here. Honestly, I can't remember a signed player being discuss as much as he has.
Yeah, whole lotta similarities to Newbill that way, aina?
I would not redshirt him his first year. Second year, if he is happy here and Buzz is happy with his work ethic. People should not obcess so much with how he is doing right now. He does not need to contribute next year and we have seen how Otule and Gardner have developed. If Durley is willing to work hard, Buzz will make a player out of him.
I think this is the 5th thread that is titled "Aaron Durley" "Durley?" or "Durley." Never understood why posters can't A.) use proper thread titles and B.) keep material in a certain thread. I know this is a message board, but 90% of us are MU grads. Can we just pretend Marquette at least tried to teach us how to efficiently show information? Let's keep it organized and have proper headings so people know what they are reading.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on February 17, 2012, 12:26:57 PM
Yeah, whole lotta similarities to Newbill that way, aina?
DOUBLE YAY!!!!
If we could just work Vander Blue and Tom Crean into it, this might be THE MOST AWESOME THREAD EVER!!!!!!
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on February 17, 2012, 12:29:53 PM
DOUBLE YAY!!!!
If we could just work Vander Blue and Tom Crean into it, this might be THE MOST AWESOME THREAD EVER!!!!!!
so is there a chance Warriors ever comes back as our nickname?
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on February 17, 2012, 12:29:53 PM
DOUBLE YAY!!!!
If we could just work Vander Blue and Tom Crean into it, this might be THE MOST AWESOME THREAD EVER!!!!!!
Don't forget to throw in the necessary Hoopaloop = Chicos
Here ya go:
Crean sucks sewer water.
Quote from: Henry Sugar on February 17, 2012, 12:31:07 PM
so is there a chance Warriors ever comes back as our nickname?
Only when we recruit quality bigs
Durley reminds me a lot of Dwight Howard when he came outta high school.
We should start D1 football and hockey teams in 2014.
Best.Idea.Ever
(http://wiki.muscoop.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/nickname/bricky.jpg?w=150&h=125)
In an attempt to answer the question, a redshirt isn't as simple as holding a kid out a year while he develops. Durley would have to agree to the redshirt, which would mean a fifth year in school for him and one less scholarship down the road. Marquette is loaded in the front court next year with Otule, Gardner, J. Wilson, S. Taylor and maybe even Juan Anderson if he can bulk up a bit.
That being said, we've seen what injuries can do to a front court. Even one front court injury next year and Marquette will not be relying on a third year sophomore in Jamil Wilson, but a freshman in Steve Taylor to handle reserve front court duties. Durley, obviously, will also be a freshman, but I think the depth concerns THIS year will make it so that Durley is not redshirted next year. Just my thoughts.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on February 17, 2012, 12:29:53 PM
DOUBLE YAY!!!!
If we could just work Vander Blue and Tom Crean into it, this might be THE MOST AWESOME THREAD EVER!!!!!!
Already got me LMAO
Let's get back on topic. Is it true that Durley refuses to high five other players on his team when they come out of the game?
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on February 17, 2012, 12:29:53 PM
DOUBLE YAY!!!!
If we could just work Vander Blue and Tom Crean into it, this might be THE MOST AWESOME THREAD EVER!!!!!!
It won't matter what Durley does because Buzz is going to leave MU to coach (
fill in the school) next season.
Durley needs to practice free throws... at least 100 a day.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on February 17, 2012, 12:29:53 PM
DOUBLE YAY!!!!
If we could just work Vander Blue and Tom Crean into it, this might be THE MOST AWESOME THREAD EVER!!!!!!
Crean would never have recruited Durley. He was a far better recruiter than Buzz could ever be. I think Buzz believes that Durley, since his shot look's like Blue's, will have a similar game to Blue. No way. No way. It's obvious that Buzz set up MU, as he has his sights set on the Illinois job. He wanted to get MU in a bad recruiting situation, as Illinois is a far better job. That is why he doesn't practice FT's, doesn't teach defense and won't ever get on a player who does not box out. I guarantee he will do that when he lands at Illinois, with their new transfers of Roseboro and Newbill.
Quote from: MUMac on February 17, 2012, 02:07:11 PM
Crean would never have recruited Durley. He was a far better recruiter than Buzz could ever be. I think Buzz believes that Durley, since his shot look's like Blue's, will have a similar game to Blue. No way. No way. It's obvious that Buzz set up MU, as he has his sights set on the Illinois job. He wanted to get MU in a bad recruiting situation, as Illinois is a far better job. That is why he doesn't practice FT's, doesn't teach defense and won't ever get on a player who does not box out. I guarantee he will do that when he lands at Illinois, with their new transfers of Roseboro and Newbill.
I feel like I'm reading a Muggsy stream of consciousness from the Scout board.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on February 17, 2012, 02:09:01 PM
I feel like I'm reading a Muggsy stream of consciousness from the Scout board.
I was just trying to get it so the mods would consider consolidating
ALL the threads into this one. ;)
What are UCONN fans saying about Durley
Quote from: RJax55 on February 17, 2012, 12:18:21 PM
I'll say this about Durley.... He might not be able to play, but he should can generate discussion here. Honestly, I can't remember a signed player being discuss as much as he has.
The good news is Durley is as good as Andre Drummond because everyone knows player rankings are highly inaccurate and completely irrelevant.
Quote from: martyconlonontherun on February 17, 2012, 12:29:43 PM
I think this is the 5th thread that is titled "Aaron Durley" "Durley?" or "Durley." Never understood why posters can't A.) use proper thread titles and B.) keep material in a certain thread. I know this is a message board, but 90% of us are MU grads. Can we just pretend Marquette at least tried to teach us how to efficiently show information? Let's keep it organized and have proper headings so people know what they are reading.
Sorry but i dont think the internet was even invented when i was at MArquette.
Quote from: Canadian Dimes on February 17, 2012, 02:58:19 PM
Sorry but i dont think the internet was even invented when i was at MArquette.
When I was at MU the only mainframe was in the Engineering Building and they used punch cards to write programs.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on February 17, 2012, 03:44:07 PM
When I was at MU the only mainframe was in the Engineering Building and they used punch cards to write programs.
We had the VAX. And we used to tease the computer geeks and refer to the Rec Center's "Alternative to the Bars" as "Alternative to the VAX". Of course they all make millions now.
Durley continues to be a topic of this blog because he is such a mystery recruit. He's a big that doesn't play on his high school team. Why was he recruited over other bigs? How can we expect him to help us?
Quote from: msbjim on February 18, 2012, 06:28:02 AMDurley continues to be a topic of this blog because he is such a mystery recruit. He's a big that doesn't play on his high school team. Why was he recruited over other bigs? How can we expect him to help us?
Wow! What a great point! I can't believe
NO ONE has addressed this before!
I trust that the coaching staff has done a more thorough evaluation of Durley than anyone on the MU message boards. I trust that they wouldn't be bringing him in if they didn't see the potential to develop into a useful contributor, as similarly ranked players like Chris Otule and Davante Gardner have become. And I trust that if things don't work out, the staff will encourage him to explore other options, as they did with Yous Mbao and Brett Roseboro.
And this is not a blog. It's a message board.
Cracked Sidewalks (http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/) is a blog.
Quote from: msbjim on February 18, 2012, 06:28:02 AM
Durley continues to be a topic of this blog because he is such a mystery recruit. He's a big that doesn't play on his high school team. Why was he recruited over other bigs? How can we expect him to help us?
You have asked this question a half dozen times in the last few months. The only thing left for you to do is fly down to Houston and ask his coach.
My answer to msbjim is this. 6'11, 280. He does not have to contribute for 2 years. He has a positive attitude and wants to be challenged. When he visited a mid-major, he came home and told his mom he felt bad because he felt he had been too rough on the mid-major bigs who were 3-4-5 years older. I don't know what Aaron Durley will end up being. Right now, he is a project with a lot of tools. If the staff is able to get out of his physical abilities and attributes the improvements in footwork, conditioning, and understanding of the game that they have gotten out of CO and DG, then AT WORST, we will have a huge presence in the middle who gets some rebounds, plays physical defense, gets some dump offs and putbacks. And that is OK. Finally, I trust Buzz's judgement.
Quote from: msbjim on February 18, 2012, 06:28:02 AM
Durley continues to be a topic of this blog because he is such a mystery recruit. He's a big that doesn't play on his high school team. Why was he recruited over other bigs? How can we expect him to help us?
Doesn't he have a good track record in AAU ball? Does anyone have some stats on this?
Regardless, I trust a coach who is good enough to make the sweet 16, followed by a top 20 ranking, with two of his key players out with injuries. Yep, that's good enough for me.
Once Philip Nolan signs with MU, Durley will probably consider going somewhere else. If he can't get playing time at the HS level as a D1 recruit, then there are definitely red flags on this situation.
Durley was all-state in Texas as a sophomore from the private schools division. He transferred, was injured as a junior and is now behind a national top 10 recruit. I would rather have him than Nolan because (A) Durley is academically eligible and (B) Durley knows he has to put in the work, whereas Nolan wants to play right away.
To play right away implies he'd be eligible. That's a major question mark and issue. Just sayin'.
He tweeted #mubb during the game. Philip Nolan didn't. WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN!?!??!?!??!
Quote from: JakeBarnes on February 18, 2012, 04:24:46 PM
He tweeted #mubb during the game. Philip Nolan didn't. WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN!?!??!?!??!
You forgot this..."You also need to announce TWITTER TRACKER when reposting a tweet."
Newbie.