I’m old enough to remember when he was a freshman
I am thankful we have him. Without him we are not the incredible team we are. I do not care if he plays NBA. I would like to win ncaa title. That will be a chore. Let's enjoy the ride.
I like this post alot, cause that's my way of thinking plus I don't watch the NBA
who are Bernstein and Holmes?
The bear and the detective? I didn't know they knew each other!
He’ll get a shot though and be drafted. With how bad the draft is, he’s likely a first rounder too on a guaranteed contract.
This. He’s solidly in the middle of the first round right now. NBA teams carry 3-4 centers, so there’s over 100 spots available for him to grab.
Bernstein is a pompous Dookie, so he knows everything, just ask him. I’ve listened to the Score since it started, but as soon as Bernstein’s shows came on, off it went.
I miss the days when St.Patrick’s Day was during the first week of the NCAA tournament. We had a group that came from all over just to sit in Jake’s from the tip of the first game on Thursday until the last game of the day was over, for the first two days. Fun, fun times. Could not do that now. Haha
You list many good points. I hope he can find the right team that runs the type of offense that best matches Zach’s skills, and gives him a realistic and honest chance. After that, I unfortunately believe the speed of the game will be a big challenge that he will need to meet, but I believe he can. Lastly, if he/we think he gets beat up now, it will be worse in the NBA, even with no doubles. Those guys are all much stronger than most college kids. And Ken is no Troll. He’s an 83 Purdue Grad. He’s old too.
They are wrong and so are you.
If most NBA careers are short then another year makes a very big difference. Professional athletes’ earning windows are very short so a year has a much larger significance then in other industries.
Terry Boers carried that show. I think Dan's best moment was confronting Steve Alford, on air, about Pierre Pierce. His takes on Coach K being a fraud were pretty spot on, Paterno too. I haven't listened since Terry left, but Dan was usually pretty prepared when he was spoiling for a fight. Who ya Crappin' was appointment radio.
From what I could find on The Lougle, the average nba career is about 4.5 years. I think most players aren’t being dumped because of their age, but because they are getting replaced by the next up and coming first round draft pick. It’s a guaranteed contract and the roster size is fixed, so someone else has got to go every year. Maybe 2, if they keep the second round pick. Yes, they will be some retirements by age like Lebron eventually, but that doesn’t happen often.
I was at Purdue when we played in the final four with JBC and Arnette Hallman. You are old, but I am an artifact. So this could be my last chance for final four peace.
I agree with the first part of your post, it is an interesting dichotomy that the two time NPOY and most dominant college player in 30 years will have a much different role in the NBA.
Yes, an Arnette Hallman mention. A true glass eater. Super tough and could jump out of the gym.
Dichotomy. I just wrote it down on my daily word calendar. It was a forgotten word until a couple years ago when politics grabbed it and brought it back to life. Your Zach connection with it fits appropriately.
Zach's earning window blew open last year. He'll make more at Purdue than many of his predecessors will make playing overseas. I know what you mean, but his earning window be just fine I think.
I'll go one better, I remember Matt when he was 6 years old.
