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oldred10

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Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« on: August 22, 2008, 12:40:58 PM »
... appears ready to "step up" this year according to Norm.. :) .. Got this from austor of redmen.com who got it from goodmans blog :

RANDOM NOTES :

St. John’s coach Norm Roberts told me that big man Dele Coker has dropped about 20 pounds. "He’s more athletic, has become more confident and has as good of a summer as anyone,” Roberts said.… The Red Storm picked up a key commitment from Omari Lawrence the other day.

http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/goodmanonfox/2008/08/22/FOX_EXCITED_DESPITE_EARLY_DEFECTIONS

p.s. - hmmmmm... i believe someone on this board posted a few months ago that Coker had been at sju ALL summer(along with Kennedy, Evans & Horne) working in the gym & improving his post moves..  ;) ;D 8) .. like i said, dele has a great work ethic & will be much improved this season imo.
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2008, 12:48:18 PM »
From what I've heard he does look in a lot better shape but he still isn't there. Getting in shape is big though.
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2008, 01:00:55 PM »
He's got a lot of potential...he needs to get a better understanding of where to be on the floor and postioning...how to use his big body without fouling.  Hard to learn that in a summer just takes time on the court. 

I was impressed on his passing ability last year and his touch wasn't too bad either.  He also has some attitude which I like...he knows how to send a message when needed.
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2008, 02:07:43 PM »
GREAT to hear.  Like jumpin johnny said, he needs a better understanding of where to be on the floor.  Bigs can take a little time to develop but he has some power and quickness to him.  (I like his touch as well, but I missed seeing his passing ability.)  The game against Notre Dame, though he fouled out in 14 minutes, he showed a little bit of nasty to him.

One of the frosh needs to improve and surprise and the team will get to .500 (overall). 
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2008, 02:19:04 PM »
I told y'all dels looked good so does rob and dj.
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2008, 03:10:32 PM »
Quote from: peter on August 22, 2008, 02:07:43 PM
One of the frosh needs to improve and surprise and the team will get to .500 (overall). 

This statement is true but its a sad commentary that in year 5 we need a surprise to make it to .500
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2008, 03:20:02 PM »
Agreed, but they're still our team.  And I will be surprised a little if one of the frosh-sophomores doesn't surprise.  The talent isn't top line, but teams wanted guys like Coker and Rob Thomas for a reason.
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2008, 03:33:56 PM »
Quote from: kob24 on August 22, 2008, 02:19:04 PM
I told y'all dels looked good so does rob and dj.
Any signs that Rob is beginning to return to his pre-injury form?
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2008, 04:05:14 PM »
I hear that DJ has really added some size....
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oldred10

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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2008, 05:29:38 PM »
Quote from: JJ on August 22, 2008, 04:05:14 PM
I hear that DJ has really added some size....

U heard right JJ... he has CLEARLY put on some lbs & appears to be a legit 6'7... as far as Rob goes i haven't seen him but kob(and a few others) has stated on more than one occasion that he has definitely dropped the weight & looked good runnin' the floor in the practice/scrimmage he watched a week or two ago.. 8) .. IMHO, there is PLENTY of talent on this team... Top 20 talent? No... but TALENTED players nonetheless & just about all have them were recruited by "major" schools. PERIOD... I'm not going to bother listing their rankings & what teams were recruiting our kids for the hundreth time again... the bottom line is if Mase has a big year, JB continues to mature, a couple of our other sophs(kennedy,coker) step up their game & the frosh just contribute a little we can EASILY be a .500 team or better... these are not unreasonable expectations & i for one can't wait for the season to start... we have the horses & it's ALL on Norm & co. to get this team to the post-season.. ;D .. let the games begin!!!
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2008, 05:37:31 PM »
6'7? What kind of tape measure are you using?
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2008, 06:01:53 PM »
coker's got the natural skill and body to be a successful player. 
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jumpinjohnny

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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2008, 06:46:35 PM »
Quote from: peter on August 22, 2008, 02:07:43 PM
(I like his touch as well, but I missed seeing his passing ability.)   
haha...I'm not saying he's a great passer but he threw a few back door passes that surprised me. 
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2008, 01:58:09 PM »
Quote from: JJ on August 22, 2008, 05:37:31 PM
6'7? What kind of tape measure are you using?

The same one they used with Anthony Glover i guess.. ;) .. but in all seriousness, he was listed at 6'6 last year and imo he looks like he has grown an inch... which would put him at 6'7.. :) .. Regardless of his actual height, IMHO, Kennedy is really going to step up this year. He is tough as nails, wants to win badly & realizes that PT is going to have to be earned around here at the SF spot with him, Mase, Thomas & Roberts... btw - I have spoken to him several times and he is a kid u have no problem rooting for... he came here to help put SJU "back on the map" & my guess is he will play an integral role around here the next 3 years doing just that.. 8) .. peace!
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2008, 02:21:12 PM »
Did Coker need to lose 20 pounds?
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #15 on: August 24, 2008, 11:39:58 PM »
hell yeah he has a pro body right now all that is missing are some moves
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« Reply #16 on: August 24, 2008, 11:41:50 PM »
I just hope they are working on his footspeed and court awareness so he knows where to be and he knows where to be before the play unfolds..... He was always a step behind which led to a ton of fouls
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #17 on: August 25, 2008, 08:56:56 AM »
Agreed with JJ - centers got DEEP position on him last year in the post and then he was lost.  I think he was doing better at the end of the season with that... anyone who gets to see practice, keep us updated.
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Re: Cokers dropped 20 lbs...
« Reply #18 on: August 25, 2008, 10:56:35 AM »
Quote from: kob24 on August 24, 2008, 11:39:58 PM
hell yeah he has a pro body right now all that is missing are some moves

No doubt... like parcells said about #89 : "That Bavaro is a stone-face man. I'd have to have to fight that son of a b*tch".. 8) .. Much like "rambo", Coker is a quiet guy but has a passion for the game. And u have to remember he has only been playing ball for 3 years since he came to the U.S. from nigeria... The kid WANTS to get better & has spent the entire summer working on his game. Plus, i love the way he likes to "send a message"(with his elbow or his chest) every once in a while. That "shot" he gave to that kid from south florida last year was devestating.. :o :) .. btw - with improved/stronger play from him, Evans, Burrell & the addition of the 7'1 Wat. Our oppenents are going to realize pretty quickly that there will be NO more "chippies" against the johnnies anymore..  ;D .. peace!

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