GoodasGold
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You remind me of Parski.
Is Parski on sabbatical?
You remind me of Parski.
Is Parski on sabbatical?
No. A sabbatical is a long term leave of absence. Parski is on permanent disability. Permanent disability means "he gone".
This is very true. I am wondering who wouldn't????
It's pretty simple to me and I don't know you refute this-the mother retweeting the article was spitting in the eye of the Gophers' program. Since Wally has been a Gopher, three stories stick out to me in relation to him: this one, the mother's comments about how she wasn't happy with the Gophers getting rid of Tubby Smith (hey, that's why Real Truth's here!) and the practice kerfluffle earlier this year that we heard about through Wally's father. When this defines your era as a player, you're probably not long for the program.
The hypocrisy and hate is sad.
I don't think the Gopher fan base is unique in this respect (over-emotional herd that will turn on anyone for no good reason in a split second), but it's sad.
At any rate, I don't get much into national rankings but Henry is underrated.
I'd also caution taking a few quotes out of context and making rash decisions with them... but, whatever floats your boat.
I said I was wrong to say that. To have a pressing team, you have to use many players particularly the ones who are athletic like Buggs and Wally. Many coaches do offense and defense rotation. I like to see it here too.
Doc, maybe we should start awarding monthly 'Parski Awards' for those certain kinds of posts.
There is no way that a "Parski" award can be more important than a dpodoll award. But we can do that, just for Parski's sake.
What is the rest of the story and what parts are a big stretch?
Sorry was off the board for a while. First of all Wally left Eau Claire after his Freshman season. He originally lived in Rice Lake but went to Eau Claire where his dad worked and they moved back to Rice Lake where he grew up and where his mom works. Wally averaged about 8 or 9 points a game as a freshman at eau Claire and the biggest issue was there were kids who didn't like a young athletic freshman who moved into the school as an 8th grader taking their playing time. Kids were pretty abusive to him and even after complaints came in by his parents the coach basically told the kids to take it outside.
Also Wally's parents also didn't have issues with tubby. I was actually at a game during Wally's senior year in HS with a few other posters on this board and had a 20 minute conversation with tubby and Wally's dad. They got along well.
I don't really know how the Ellenson's feel about Pitino but they are not the demons people on this board are making them out to be.
I know they are very well liked by the school administrators in rice lake. The Ellenson kids have always handled themselves with class during games that I have watched. I know they love how things are going for Elwood in Bemidji. I know for a fact that John isn't the psycho parent as he's being portrayed just from knowing him from his youth. They obviously want the best for their kids and so far things haven't gone so well for Wally in bb this year.
per Shooter today:
Gophers sophomore forward Wally Ellenson, who is averaging just 6.9 minutes a game but is a standout high jumper on the track team, said he has no plans to transfer.
http://www.twincities.com/olympics/ci_25153956/charley-walters-henry-boucha-recalls-olympian-t-j
Go Gophers!!
per Shooter today:
Gophers sophomore forward Wally Ellenson, who is averaging just 6.9 minutes a game but is a standout high jumper on the track team, said he has no plans to transfer.
http://www.twincities.com/olympics/ci_25153956/charley-walters-henry-boucha-recalls-olympian-t-j
Go Gophers!!
Sorry was off the board for a while. First of all Wally left Eau Claire after his Freshman season. He originally lived in Rice Lake but went to Eau Claire where his dad worked and they moved back to Rice Lake where he grew up and where his mom works. Wally averaged about 8 or 9 points a game as a freshman at eau Claire and the biggest issue was there were kids who didn't like a young athletic freshman who moved into the school as an 8th grader taking their playing time. Kids were pretty abusive to him and even after complaints came in by his parents the coach basically told the kids to take it outside.
Also Wally's parents also didn't have issues with tubby. I was actually at a game during Wally's senior year in HS with a few other posters on this board and had a 20 minute conversation with tubby and Wally's dad. They got along well.
I don't really know how the Ellenson's feel about Pitino but they are not the demons people on this board are making them out to be.
As much as I dislike everything I've seen heard and read about Wally to date, I still think he will contribute next year, and quite possibly significantly. I would also like to point out, Wally staying and being productive is the best thing that could happen for the Gophers save a standout grad transfer from Louisville or Florida (don't see either happening)....
Wally is too physically gifted to not be able to contribute next year after a full year and a half under Pitinos system. Unless he truly does not want to be a part of the team, you would think by default he would get minutes at the 3 just because we are going to be so young and inexperienced at the position.
My biggest concern is that his dedication to track makes my statement about having a year and a half under Pitino more like .75 years under Pitino. In that case, Morris and or another recruit could and would likely be more effective on both sides of the court. Wally was a 4 star for a reason, potential. And if Rich is the teacher we all hope he can be, and seems to be to this point, who is to say he cannot get 4 star production out of Wally after giving him some ultimatums similar to those Mo received??
I'm rooting for Wally, and am indifferent about losing out on the family supporting us as a university. It's a catch 22 when parents get involved with their kids school/sports life... We want them to participate, but only so much....
However, it sounds like
Sometimes we create "fact patterns" in our mind to support a conclusion.
Fine then enlighten us "wise one"
Sometimes we create "fact patterns" in our mind to support a conclusion.
Wally wasn't a 4-star.
Who told Doogie about the dispute then?