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Post by rock70 on Jul 23, 2008 10:59:54 GMT -5
Tonight, Wednesday July 23rd, on 980AM Chris Collins and Bob Grote will be live with Mark Schlemmer from 5-7pm to discuss WSU hoops. Coach Donlan will call in as well. IT IS A CALL IN SHOW so we need to show that their is interest in Wright State basketball by taking the time to call into the show tonight. www.wone.com/pages/onair_onthemark.htmlWednesday July 23rd Wednesday 07-23-2008 8:23am ET Tonights Sportstalk 980 Show Topics 1.Browns Camp Opens Today...Season of Hope?? Or just another kick in the teeth?? 2.Ohio State and USC...trash talk already from the fans.. 3.Fantasy Football...Palmer or Romo?? 4.Reds-Padres...any interest left?? 5.Wright State Hoops...this years schedule 6.Question:Who has done a better job..Marvin or Dusty?? ------------------------ Tonights Guest List The Radio voices of Wright State Basketball..Chris Collins and Bob Grote will be in studio to discuss this years schedule and team... They will take your calls as well so WSU and Dayton fans feel free to dial them up... |
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Post by gerb on Jul 23, 2008 11:13:21 GMT -5
Does 980 have live audio anywhere on its website? I'm out of town and would like to listen.
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Post by bballraider on Jul 23, 2008 12:43:14 GMT -5
Sorry gerb, 980 does not stream over the internet.
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Post by Tipp City Raider on Jul 23, 2008 20:23:37 GMT -5
I missed the show. Can anyone summarize what I missed?
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Post by rock70 on Jul 24, 2008 9:33:27 GMT -5
I missed the show. Can anyone summarize what I missed? I only caught bits and pieces but here is the little that I did hear. Coach Donlan called in from Orlando where he will be evaluating players and cross checking players they are currently recruiting at a AAU tournament with over 600 teams. Coach Ebong was in Las Vegas at an AAU tournament that had over 700 teams to evaluate players and cross check players they are currently recruiting. Keith from Xenia called in and asked about the center position. I was kinda taken a back when Bob Grote said that Ronnie Thomas is going to be one of the better center at WSU since Vitaley ( Keith did I hear Bob Grote right?). He said Ronnie was never really in shape last year due to injuries but that he has a good feel for the game, is a good shooter and he is working hard in the weight room. Said Kyle Pressley is very athletic and will play some minutes this year but he will only get better as he gets older. When talking about Cory Cooperwood they, Chris and Bob, both felt like he was NOT really going to be a big scorer but would probably be more of a defender, rebounder, with some scoring around the basket. They felt Cory's over all game would be a big plus for this team. He is supposedly a hard worker not only in games but also in practice. |
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Post by Tipp City Raider on Jul 24, 2008 17:47:01 GMT -5
I missed the show. Can anyone summarize what I missed? I only caught bits and pieces but here is the little that I did hear. Coach Donlan called in from Orlando where he will be evaluating players and cross checking players they are currently recruiting at a AAU tournament with over 600 teams. Coach Ebong was in Las Vegas at an AAU tournament that had over 700 teams to evaluate players and cross check players they are currently recruiting. Keith from Xenia called in and asked about the center position. I was kinda taken a back when Bob Grote said that Ronnie Thomas is going to be one of the better center at WSU since Vitaley ( Keith did I hear Bob Grote right?). He said Ronnie was never really in shape last year due to injuries but that he has a good feel for the game, is a good shooter and he is working hard in the weight room. Said Kyle Pressley is very athletic and will play some minutes this year but he will only get better as he gets older. When talking about Cory Cooperwood they, Chris and Bob, both felt like he was NOT really going to be a big scorer but would probably be more of a defender, rebounder, with some scoring around the basket. They felt Cory's over all game would be a big plus for this team. He is supposedly a hard worker not only in games but also in practice. Thanks! |
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Post by rock70 on Jul 25, 2008 12:40:27 GMT -5
"I was kinda taken a back when Bob Grote said that Ronnie Thomas is going to be one of the better center at WSU since Vitaley ..." I heard that also...wow. I expected more minutes out of Kyle Pressley being a 3 start recruit and red shirting. But maybe Ronnie is going to be the man. Let's just hope that Ronnie is a much better player then we saw last season because if that is the case then we are really in for a great season. If a healthy Ronnie Thomas is everything Bob Grote said he can be then look out Horizon League. |
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Post by Tipp City Raider on Jul 25, 2008 21:50:56 GMT -5
"I was kinda taken a back when Bob Grote said that Ronnie Thomas is going to be one of the better center at WSU since Vitaley ..." I heard that also...wow. I expected more minutes out of Kyle Pressley being a 3 start recruit and red shirting. But maybe Ronnie is going to be the man. Let's just hope that Ronnie is a much better player then we saw last season because if that is the case then we are really in for a great season. If a healthy Ronnie Thomas is everything Bob Grote said he can be then look out Horizon League. I just hope Ronnie gets his butt under the basket and stops camping out at the three point line. We need him to rebound and get some put back baskets, not imitate being a guard. |
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Post by Glory Days on Jul 25, 2008 22:28:42 GMT -5
No offense to Chris and Bob, but I am going to wait until we lace them up before I worry about any of this. It's still July. The season doesn't start for 4 more months. If I remember correctly, they predicted last July that Gavin Horne was going to be a big contributor last season.
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Post by keithfromxenia on Jul 26, 2008 13:13:14 GMT -5
that about sums up what they said about ronnie, rock. surprised the heck out of me too. having a junior in his third year being the major contributor at center with a redshrit freshman backing him up and getting some minutes is an ideal way to develop a succession at the position. i too hope ronnie develops his inside game and stays away from the 3 pt line. i hope to soon see the raiders being aggressively marketed soon. we are going to be very good the next 2-4 years and need to build our fan base during this time. and, glory, i think gavin's injuries kept him from developing last year as a player. i hope his offseason has been spent working hard and getting stronger, faster & better. GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Raider Grad on Jul 26, 2008 17:01:50 GMT -5
I think Bob exagerated when he was talking about Ronnie, but I think he is correct in thinking Ronnie is going to be important to our success this year. We all know how good our guards are. The only thing keeping us from becoming a dominant team this year is a consistent inside game. Ronnie doesn't need to be All-Horizon League, he just needs to be a steady contributor for us to achieve that kind of success.
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Post by Raider Rowdies on Jul 26, 2008 19:55:40 GMT -5
Bob Grant should stick to being an AD and leaving the talent evaluation to others if he thinks Ronnie Thomas is going to be one of the best centers to ever play at WSU. Ronnie won't even come near a guy like Thad from 10 years ago (late 90's) let alone Vitaly. I certainly hope I'm wrong because a good 5 man is the one thing the excellent 2008-09 team is lacking IMO. Bob Grote made the comment about Ronnie, not Bob Grant. Bob Grote is a HOFer and former WSU basketbal coach. |
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Post by Glory Days on Jul 26, 2008 19:58:49 GMT -5
Bob Grant should stick to being an AD and leaving the talent evaluation to others if he thinks Ronnie Thomas is going to be one of the best centers to ever play at WSU. Ronnie won't even come near a guy like Thad from 10 years ago (late 90's) let alone Vitaly. I certainly hope I'm wrong because a good 5 man is the one thing the excellent 2008-09 team is lacking IMO. Thad Burton didn't play center for WSU. He was our starting power forward. Steno Kos started at center. |
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Post by Raider Grad on Jul 27, 2008 8:10:54 GMT -5
Top centers in WSU history... 1. (my pick for most underrated player in school history) 3. Fred Moore (or Gary Monroe, whoever you consider the center of the D-II 1982-83 national championship team... I think Moore was the center and Monroe the power forward though) Who else? We haven't really had too many true centers at WSU. Most of the time, we have played a forward out of position in the post (Thad Burton, Zach Williams, Thomas Hope, etc). My top true post players: (D1 era) 1. Vitaly Potapenko - 1000 point club, played a decade in the NBA 2. Mike Nahar - 1000 point club, played a decade overseas 3. Isreal Sheinfeld - 1000 point club, still playing overseas 4. Jordan Pleiman - over 900 points, 500 rebounds |
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Post by Raider Grad on Jul 27, 2008 8:33:42 GMT -5
I spent a few minutes looking at the media guide trying to make sure I didn't leave anyone off my list. One other thing that struck me is how good our NCAA tournament teams were.
Our 2007 team had 4 guys who will probably end up in our 1000 point club and 1 who finished just outside of it.
DaShaun Wood: 1849 points, 563 rebound
Drew Burleson: 1176 points, 576 rebounds
Jordan Pleiman: 950 points, 685 rebounds
Vaughn Duggins: 725 points, 199 rebounds (2 years left)
Todd Brown: 680 points, 227 rebounds (2 years left)
Our 1993 team had 4 of the best Raiders of all-time on it.
Bill Edwards: 2303 points, 907 rebounds
Sean Hammonds: 1573 points, 828 rebounds
Mark Woods: 1216 points, 744 assists
Mike Nahar: 1080 points
Andy Holderman: I cannot find his stats
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