Additional big man?
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Someone asked the question about midyear transfers and Painter said it was possible. I doubt he has anyone in mind because they typically wouldn't be known at this time.
He was quoted in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette as saying there was an outside shot so he must have someone on his radar,
possibly another Juco transfer? Wouldn't be a bad idea considering one spranged ankle to Haas or Swanigan and we are really thin up front
I listened to the interview where the question was asked. The Urinal Gazette May have paraphrased it in a confusing manner but what I said was the way it was presented.
Can someone outline the incoming transfer rules and scenarios? We are operating with one open scholly, correct? The front court is so thin. Any game that Biggie gets in early foul trouble Painter will have a predicament because Haas will have to hit the bench to rest occasionally. Could Basil and Vincent play a few legitimate minutes as the 4 and 5 if needed? Sure would be nice to have another warm body with some bulk.
From what sources could Painter pull a midseason transfer who would be eligible to play immediately? Besides the co rec, that is.
From what sources could Painter pull a midseason transfer who would be eligible to play immediately? Besides the co rec, that is.
I don't know the rules, but someone jokingly mentioned Patrick Bade - I for one would welcome him back with open arms. He could give a few minutes that would be better than using a walk on.
In fairness to Bade, the dude was a stud in high school and had potential. I coached in Marion County, and some coaches compared him to Luke Haringody when predicting his future success at the college level. He was a late bloomer. Unfortunately, he never had success on the low block on offense, or defending the low post- and he never developed the confidence to knock down an outside shot- but the ability was there, it just never matured.
On another note, when discussing football players- I was on campus when the team added Charles Davis to the roster. They picked the wrong football player to add. I played with Chuck Davis and Dustin Keller.... Believe me, Dustin Keller had the athleticism that the Purdue team could have used at that time. I saw Keller dunk from the free throw line. Saw him take off from two feet outside the circle and throw it down with ease. Having played against a few other guys on those 2003-2005 rosters in men's leagues shortly thereafter, I can absolutely say that Keller would have helped. Maybe there is a guy out there on the football team? Maybe not.
On another note, when discussing football players- I was on campus when the team added Charles Davis to the roster. They picked the wrong football player to add. I played with Chuck Davis and Dustin Keller.... Believe me, Dustin Keller had the athleticism that the Purdue team could have used at that time. I saw Keller dunk from the free throw line. Saw him take off from two feet outside the circle and throw it down with ease. Having played against a few other guys on those 2003-2005 rosters in men's leagues shortly thereafter, I can absolutely say that Keller would have helped. Maybe there is a guy out there on the football team? Maybe not.
He certainly had his issues, however, I'd much rather have him helping in practice and having the option of playing big when 2 Purdue bigs are in faul trouble than not having that option.
I've just recently returned to the board. Just how bad is Taylor? I know we have a very thin rotation with the 2 in trouble, but not hearing a lot on Taylor's leg. Anyone?
He has surgery and is out until at least February and maybe a medical redshirt.
From what I've heard, he may not play at all this year. Maybe he can go by Feb, but I wouldn't count on it.
I hope not. Don't continue this for another year. Let him play out his remaining two seasons and move on. Nothing against him, but there is no reason to think that another year is going to do anything but take up a scholarship.
