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Eric thinks Felder could be headed to break out year

Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by potomacgator, Sep 22, 2022.

  1. potomacgator

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  2. Ahab

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    Always thought he should have gotten more PT last year just to see what we had.
     
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    That's great to hear. I didn't realize he played hurt most of last season.
     
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    We just need him to be some semblance of Will Yeguete... . not jumping through the roof, not jacking up threes.... just crushing the lane and getting some junkyard stats. Anything more is a bonus. Don't count on him to drain threes or stuff stats.
     
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  5. akaGatorhoops

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    I tweeted similar sentiment to Jimmy Dykes a few weeks ago.
    CJ chimed in an shushed me! Lol!

     
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  6. GatorPlanet

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    Yeguete was one of the better interior defenders we've ever had. The guy was a consummate team player. If Felder is another Yeguete, we've got a good one.
     
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    Besides being the best alternative to CC in the middle and his injury, his problem was that he is trying to be a wing player. I don't want him to become another Keith Stone; a ballerina wannabe with a linebacker's body.

    But just like CC, give him time there so get better audition tape and coaching but I don't see him parked out there and get a lot of minutes. JMHO
     
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    Don't discount Jitoboh just yet. He's steadily improved during his time, and steadily gotten in better condition.
     
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    Jitoboh has surprised me. I didn’t expect him to improve as much as he did. If he is healthy and in shape, he is definitely more than just a guy to give Colin a breather. He could be used to change our look on the floor depending on the situation.
     
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    He looks relatively trim in this clip from July.

     
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    He's no Desmond Watson, that's for sure.
     
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    Okay, as I understand it, today marked the first day of increased practice time, going from 8 hours per week to 20 hours per week. It's no longer a hard date for when fall practice begins, like it typically has been.