Traci Carter to Transfer

[Lighthouse 84]

As I mentioned in a previous post, knew about this on Tuesday, before it was announced, from someone in the AD.  The reason reported in the JS is the whole story.   Period.

This does not reflect poorly on Wojo the recruiter.  The way I look at it, Wojo's classes are getting better, and de facto, kids are being recruited over.  That's always a good thing. Some kids who feel their opportunity to play is reduced based on the incoming talent choose to leave.  Let's remember, these are 17-20 year olds.  When they finish practice, they go back to their dorm and play X-box for hours on their 60" flat screens.  It's the same as us going to the Union and blowing a roll of quarters on Space Invaders.

Was it strictly about playing time? Or was the reason reported in the JS the whole story?  Serious question RC . Not trying to bust your balls, but I'm confused.

[real chili 83]

It was a combination of wanting to go home and playing time.  PT made the decision easier for him.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Nm

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Nm

You're trending towards Ners-level obsession

[Marquette4life]

why wouldn't duane come back. There is no reason for him to leave now that traci is gone

[real chili 83]

He is coming back.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

He is coming back.

He = Duane???

[real chili 83]

He = Duane???

Si.

[g0lden3agle]

You're trending towards Ners-level obsession

Damn I wish I saw what he said

[warriorchick]

I am going to miss him.  He had just the right amount of badassery without going too far over the line.

My favorite memory of him was drawing the T for yelling something at the Villanova bench after a particularly impressive play.

I have no idea what he actually said, but glow and I like to think that boy from Philly was shouting, "You should've f*cking recruited me!"

[GGGG]

I am going to miss him.  He had just the right amount of badassery without going oo far over the line.

My favorite memory of him was drawing the T for yelling something at the Villanova bench after a particularly impressive play.

I have no idea what he actually said, but glow and I like to think that boy from Philly was shouting, "You should've f*cking recruited me!"

If your favorite memory of a player is him playing a mediocre game in a 15 point loss, that is probably part of the problem.

[Goose]

Vinnie

We do not always see eye to eye, but spot on!!!

[Lennys Tap]

I am going to miss him.  He had just the right amount of badassery without going oo far over the line.

My favorite memory of him was drawing the T for yelling something at the Villanova bench after a particularly impressive play.

I have no idea what he actually said, but glow and I like to think that boy from Philly was shouting, "You should've f*cking recruited me!"

I doubt very much that Jay Wright has lost any sleep over his recruiting "mistake". Probably OK with Jalen Brunson at the point as a consolation prize.

[brewcity77]

If your favorite memory of a player is him playing a mediocre game in a 15 point loss, that is probably part of the problem.

This is looking at a statline and final score and not actually taking what happened into account. That game was also in my mind a positive memory for me about Traci. He played tough and looked like one of the few players not intimidated by 'Nova. He went straight at the Wildcats and kept us in longer than we probably deserved. The shot in question was a three that tied the game at 29 and erased a 16-point deficit early. Much of that was due to Traci both scoring and distributing. He got a technical on that play, but continued attacking and his play had us ahead at halftime.

You can call it a mediocre game in a 15 point loss, but that was one of the best halves we played all last season and had us ahead of the eventual National Champs at halftime on their court. Traci Carter was, in my opinion, the biggest reason for that. Yes, Villanova pulled away in the last 8 minutes, but that was a hell of a game. Maybe the statsheet doesn't reflect how well Traci played, but he was a huge part of us matching Villanova for the better part of 30 minutes.

[warriorchick]

If your favorite memory of a player is him playing a mediocre game in a 15 point loss, that is probably part of the problem.

If that's the way you want to look at it, let's kick everyone below our top 7 to the curb while we are at it. 

There is nothing wrong with saying that you found a particular player's personality entertaining.  That's why I chuckled when I saw in the promo photos that Traci was wearing his jersey untucked.

[Lighthouse 84]

Si.

I'm happy to hear Du isn't going anywhere.  I would hope and anticipate that he not only gets more run this year, but will be a major contributor as a senior as well. 

[GGGG]

If that's the way you want to look at it, let's kick everyone below our top 7 to the curb while we are at it. 

There is nothing wrong with saying that you found a particular player's personality entertaining.  That's why I chuckled when I saw in the promo photos that Traci was wearing his jersey untucked.

No I just don't think memories that are based on moral victories and false bravado are all that special.

I would rather focus on his game v. Butler when he went 5/7 from 3 and generally played within himself.  He was overshadowed by Henry's 32/10 that day, but that was probably his best game in a Marquette uniform.

[4everwarriors]

Biggest problem on dis team is LOFT. Once Wojo gets his sea legs and upgrades da talent, winnin's gonna happen, hey?

[Pakuni]

Classic Wojo mind games ... creating issues within a kid's family back home to get him to leave.

[Goose]

4ever

Hope you are right!!!

[mu03eng]

This is looking at a statline and final score and not actually taking what happened into account. That game was also in my mind a positive memory for me about Traci. He played tough and looked like one of the few players not intimidated by 'Nova. He went straight at the Wildcats and kept us in longer than we probably deserved. The shot in question was a three that tied the game at 29 and erased a 16-point deficit early. Much of that was due to Traci both scoring and distributing. He got a technical on that play, but continued attacking and his play had us ahead at halftime.

You can call it a mediocre game in a 15 point loss, but that was one of the best halves we played all last season and had us ahead of the eventual National Champs at halftime on their court. Traci Carter was, in my opinion, the biggest reason for that. Yes, Villanova pulled away in the last 8 minutes, but that was a hell of a game. Maybe the statsheet doesn't reflect how well Traci played, but he was a huge part of us matching Villanova for the better part of 30 minutes.

+1

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

I am going to miss him.  He had just the right amount of badassery without going oo far over the line.

I agree Chick - he was the one last year that had the edge that some of our great players had (Diener, DJO, Jimmy, Jae).  I appreciated that and liked how he would get in our players faces as well.  Need that on a good team.

[wadesworld]

I liked Traci because he had a little bit of old school BE, Philly toughness in him.  He was good for a freshman but was forced into a roll he probably wasn't ready to completely take over quite yet last year, but I was hoping for a big freshman-sophomore jump and he was only slightly better this year, while we added 2 guys to the roster who are significantly better than the guys that were around him at his position last year.  I think if everyone on the roster played with the same toughness Traci did we would be a better team, but I don't think Traci's talent level is a big loss.  Probably best for Traci and while not best for MU, it doesn't really hurt MU a ton either.  A chance for other guys to step up and get a few more minutes each.

[mileskishnish72]

Why do you type like you're trying to sound like hick? Do you think you're funny?
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[MU82]

Turned out to be The Little Engine That Couldn't (beat out a future stud).

I wish him well.