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Date Posted: 14:00:34 03/13/03 Thu
Author: Old-timer
Subject: Re: One man's perspective ...
In reply to: Running Man 's message, "Re: One man's perspective ..." on 12:21:19 03/13/03 Thu

In my post I suggested he may be frustrated because among other things that may be bothering this student, his offensive role this year was somewhat less than he expected.
This year as compared to his freshman year Gai played slightly more minutes per game nearly 29 minutes this year as compared to almost 26 minutes but had fewer attempts per game this year at 8.2 verus 8.5 last year, fewer blocks per game 3.8 verus 4.0 last year and although it's not a stat that kept I'm sure had fewer touches on offense this year than last. I agree Gai is becoming a better basketball player, as relected in his FG % of two point shots being nearly 60% this year despite the fact that every team he plays against knows who he is and the impact he can have on the game. My point, and I believe it's part of the problem that may lead to his leaving, is unless he plays more and plays a key role in the offense he feels he will not improve. When a team at this level has a 6'9" post player who can put up the type of numbers he can he should be playing 33 minutes per game and attempting 12-14 shots per game. If he leaves FF he may never play that many minutes, but if he stays that's what he should be seeing every single night. In my opinion if he had played more minutes and seen more attempts this year we would not be having this discussion. Lets hope he stays and the team gets better because of this little flap. If he goes, coupled with the other losses, the team will have a tough time of it next year.

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[> [> [> [> Re: One man's perspective ... -- Champ, 14:30:11 03/13/03 Thu

He's like a frustrated guard in a center's uniform. It all sounds very selfish to me. I thought part of the team's success this year was due to team chemistry.


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