Froling Gone

[Dr. Blackheart]

I got a hug for you any time, kin.  Not a Dr Blackheart hug that lands you with an ankle monitor, but a bro hug.

BeeJay told me cow tipping was legal in WI.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Anyone that wants to put any of this on Wojo is clueless.  Froling was a skilled 6’11” big.  A top 75 recruit who signed with Larry Brown when he had SMU playing some great ball.  U see the size and  u see the skill, its clear why many many schools wanted him and were willing to take the chance that he coukd be a high major contributor.  This isnt a time to knock evaluations or coaches for taking a chance on a kid.  This is on Harry, ton of skill but the kid just didnt have it.  Worth tge try but when its clear there is no place, its time to move on. 

[Boozemon Barro]

I doubt he would have been back even if he wanted to be. I'm happy Wojo isn't afraid to cut dead weight.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Unless you can prove that somehow he wouldn't have been a serviceable big man after working out for a year and a half you can't say "wrong" what you mean is "I disagree"

Nope i mean  wrong.  It was clear to most that Harry froling would never be more than about 11th man at best at MU. I dont care if he was here 6 years.  Kid didnt have it.  Cam marotta could get 6 phds and still wouldnt contribute to the team.  If cam was 6’11” and skilled coaches would be willing to give him a chance too 
And this aint a kick him on the way out.  Im sure hes a nice fellow and its clear his teammates liked him.  But ive said this since about 2-3 games.  His toughness, Effort, work rate, motor, etc were really no where near D1. Classic looks lije tarzan plays like jane, when ur 6’11” u get more chances than others

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Best of luck to Mr. Froling. He didn't find what he was looking for here. I hope he finds it at his next stop

[Tha Hound]

Anyone that wants to put any of this on Wojo is clueless.  Froling was a skilled 6’11” big.  A top 75 recruit who signed with Larry Brown when he had SMU playing some great ball.  U see the size and  u see the skill, its clear why many many schools wanted him and were willing to take the chance that he coukd be a high major contributor.  This isnt a time to knock evaluations or coaches for taking a chance on a kid.  This is on Harry, ton of skill but the kid just didnt have it.  Worth tge try but when its clear there is no place, its time to move on.

Shockingly rational post considering who drafted it.

[cheese ball chaser]

Anyone that wants to put any of this on Wojo is clueless.  Froling was a skilled 6’11” big.  A top 75 recruit who signed with Larry Brown when he had SMU playing some great ball.  U see the size and  u see the skill, its clear why many many schools wanted him and were willing to take the chance that he coukd be a high major contributor.  This isnt a time to knock evaluations or coaches for taking a chance on a kid.  This is on Harry, ton of skill but the kid just didnt have it.  Worth tge try but when its clear there is no place, its time to move on.

I agree that Froling didn't have it, but the staff/Wojo has to at least be somewhat accountable.

[Jay Bee]

none of Joey Morrow or bailey are going to step in at center.

Careful.......

[jsglow]

I agree that Froling didn't have it, but the staff/Wojo has to at least be somewhat accountable.

Of course they are. But you can't teach height.  It's not like this was like that guy from 5-6 years ago that Buzz gave a season to.  What was his name?

[Silkk the Shaka]

Hope he finishes off the semester so as  to not eff up our APR

You mean hope we don't get #Kostas'd

[Silkk the Shaka]

Careful.......

Morrow's a banger, Joey could be a stretch 5 in a pinch

#wegotthis

[Galway Eagle]

Nope i mean  wrong.  It was clear to most that Harry froling would never be more than about 11th man at best at MU. I dont care if he was here 6 years.  Kid didnt have it.  Cam marotta could get 6 phds and still wouldnt contribute to the team.  If cam was 6’11” and skilled coaches would be willing to give him a chance too 
And this aint a kick him on the way out.  Im sure hes a nice fellow and its clear his teammates liked him.  But ive said this since about 2-3 games.  His toughness, Effort, work rate, motor, etc were really no where near D1. Classic looks lije tarzan plays like jane, when ur 6’11” u get more chances than others

Still very much opinion.

[GGGG]

Sand Knit is right. I’ve seen “project bigs” before. Matt Heldt is a project who has progressed nicely. Way different than Harry.

[source?]

Sorry to see him go but it's probably best for both parties. Good luck in all future endeavors.

[jsglow]

Morrow's a banger, Joey could be a stretch 5 in a pinch

#wegotthis

Between Matty and Theo, plus with Morrow certainly able to play there, we've got the #5 solidly covered without Harry.  Add in a little Joey in the same role that Sam played this year and it's more than enough.  Harry knew it and so did everyone else.

[jsglow]

Let me say this though.  All indications are that Harry worked hard, did what he was told, and was a good teammate.  We all wish him future success.  #mubb

[Loose Cannon]

Let me say this though.  All indications are that Harry worked hard, did what he was told, and was a good teammate.  We all wish him future success.  #mubb

Here!  Here!

[willie warrior]

Waiting for the Dude that he was a difference maker to speak up about Harry.

Crickets.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

BeeJay told me cow tipping was legal in WI.

gotta push from the side, not the back.  I know that's the Minnesota way, but they do weird ish up there.  Pants around the ankles doesn't give you more leverage either.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Waiting for the Dude that he was a difference maker to speak up about Harry.

Crickets.

I don't think I was the one who said difference maker, but I had much higher expectations for Harry. I thought he would be our starting center. I was wrong.

Satisfied?

[jesmu84]

Look, we all know the Froling experiment was a total disaster from a basketball standpoint and that speaks volumes to Wojo's judge and development of talent. Save that for a thread of its own.
What struck me, however, was his compassion and consoling of Rowsey on the bench. I'm certain y'all remember Froling putting his arm around Andrew's shoulder at a very emotional time. Don't know if I would have similar nads in that situation knowing I'm past history. HF showed me something that evening that exuded class and maturity and I admire him for having done so.

Hot take alert

[79Warrior]

Look, we all know the Froling experiment was a total disaster from a basketball standpoint and that speaks volumes to Wojo's judge and development of talent. Save that for a thread of its own.
What struck me, however, was his compassion and consoling of Rowsey on the bench. I'm certain y'all remember Froling putting his arm around Andrew's shoulder at a very emotional time. Don't know if I would have similar nads in that situation knowing I'm past history. HF showed me something that evening that exuded class and maturity and I admire him for having done so.
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Totally agree. More class than the sh##heads at Kentucky who didn’t bother to shake hands after losing.

[frozena pizza]

Honestly I think one of the biggest factors working against Harry was the midseason transfer.  You don't have time to log minutes and prove yourself against cupcakes and Wojo rightly was not interested in experimenting in a one possession game at Providence or Seton Hall.  Knew this was probably coming but I still wish he had stayed as I think he never really got comfortable.  Now go get someone good to fill the spot!

[jsglow]

This is big time college basketball.  The value of that scholarship changed the moment Hanni left. Not saying Wojo pulled it at all. But we need a guard badly and that wasn't the case at Thanksgiving.

[Loose Cannon]

Now the intrigue :  What DO we do with TWO?

 Plan A  Best case scenario.
 Plan B
 Plan C
 Plan D