I'll change this to "Non-hockey alumni in the Pros" later so that we have a catch-all for the topic, but for now, see if you can find Jeff Foote in this highlight of his D League team's win (http://deadspin.com/5877955/this-game+winning-dunk-is-the-best-and-maybe-only-finish-to-a-d+league-game-youve-ever-seen).
Though not a Cornell alumni, certainly related to Cornell: The Washington Wizards fired coach Flip Saunders today and promoted Randy Whitman (http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/01/24/flip-out-in-washington-wittman-in/) as their interim head coach.
Jeff Foote making his debut with the New Orleans Hornets tomorrow.
Quote from: css228Jeff Foote making his debut with the New Orleans Hornets tomorrow.
Wait. What??
Quote from: Jordan 04Quote from: css228Jeff Foote making his debut with the New Orleans Hornets tomorrow.
Wait. What??
Yes (http://cornellbasketball.blogspot.com/2012/03/jeff-foote-called-up-to-nba.html)
Yeah congrats to Foote, hopefully he can make the most of the opportunity, maybe we will have Footesanity now
Not bad for a kid who couldn't get on the court at Bona. Congrats to Jeff.
I hope he gets to take off his warm-up pants.
Quote from: ugarteI hope he gets to take off his warm-up pants.
On a team as bad as the Hornets its a distinct possibility.
WBNG's report on it, (http://www.wbng.com/sports/Foote-Jumps-Into-NBA-142013533.html) with this quote:
QuoteJeff becomes the 4th Cornell grad to reach the NBA, and the first to do so in over 50 years
Quote from: Jim HylaWBNG's report on it, (http://www.wbng.com/sports/Foote-Jumps-Into-NBA-142013533.html) with this quote:QuoteJeff becomes the 4th Cornell grad to reach the NBA, and the first to do so in over 50 years
The last Cornellian in the NBA played for the Atlanta Hawks... three cities ago, when they were the Tri-Cities Blackhawks.
Quote from: Jim HylaWBNG's report on it, (http://www.wbng.com/sports/Foote-Jumps-Into-NBA-142013533.html) with this quote:QuoteJeff becomes the 4th Cornell grad to reach the NBA, and the first to do so in over 50 years
A list of all 3 previous Cornellians (it looks like someone is going to have to update this website):
http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/bycollege.htm?sch=Cornell+University
Quote from: jtn27Quote from: Jim HylaWBNG's report on it, (http://www.wbng.com/sports/Foote-Jumps-Into-NBA-142013533.html) with this quote:QuoteJeff becomes the 4th Cornell grad to reach the NBA, and the first to do so in over 50 years
A list of all 3 previous Cornellians (it looks like someone is going to have to update this website):
http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/bycollege.htm?sch=Cornell+University
They'll have to update this page too http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/bycollege.htm?sch=Saint+Bonaventure+University
Quote from: css228Quote from: ugarteI hope he gets to take off his warm-up pants.
On a team as bad as the Hornets its a distinct possibility.
Foote played 23min, 4pts, 4 rebounds
Foote's game tonight is on at 8pm on NBAtv
Quote from: phillysportsfanFoote's game tonight is on at 8pm on NBAtv
Foote Fetish!!!
OK, that's never going to reach "Linsanity" levels, but it's still fun.
Quote from: RichHQuote from: phillysportsfanFoote's game tonight is on at 8pm on NBAtv
Foote Fetish!!!
OK, that's never going to reach "Linsanity" levels, but it's still fun.
Indeed. I hope that Jeff has a long footure in the league.
Quote from: phillysportsfanFoote's game tonight is on at 8pm on NBAtv
Announcers just talking about "Footesanity" and the emergence of
John Foote...
Quote from: Cornell Club of Northern New JerseyJeff Foote, who was a senior on the Cornell basketball team that went to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament, has been called up with a 10-day contract with the NBA's New Orleans Hornets. During that time, the Hornets will be visiting the New Jersey Nets on Saturday, March 17, at 8 PM.
Alumni interested in obtaining discounted tickets for this game should contact Ken Dorsett, Group Sales Account Manager for the Nets, at 201-635-3414. Ken has indicated that tickets start at $20 for this game; you must call him directly.
We hope may local alumni will give Jeff a warm welcome by attending the game AND wearing red!
Interlace the Cornell fans in red and it'll look like a Christmas game with all the drunks wearing green March 17. This would be at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Quote from: billhowardQuote from: Cornell Club of Northern New JerseyJeff Foote, who was a senior on the Cornell basketball team that went to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament, has been called up with a 10-day contract with the NBA's New Orleans Hornets. During that time, the Hornets will be visiting the New Jersey Nets on Saturday, March 17, at 8 PM.
Alumni interested in obtaining discounted tickets for this game should contact Ken Dorsett, Group Sales Account Manager for the Nets, at 201-635-3414. Ken has indicated that tickets start at $20 for this game; you must call him directly.
We hope may local alumni will give Jeff a warm welcome by attending the game AND wearing red!
Interlace the Cornell fans in red and it'll look like a Christmas game with all the drunks wearing green March 17. This would be at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Hopefully, I'll be unable to attend due to another commitment in Atlantic City. But it's good to know it's an option.