Men’s Basketball 23-24

[scoop85]

I'm surprised he wasn't recruited just for being 6 foot 7 and 235 pounds of muscle.

Yeah, so many quality players are missed by college coaching staffs. Look at a guy like Ja Morant (putting aside his personal issues), whose dynamic talent was overlooked by all the power schools.

[Ken711]

I did not know that AK Okereke was a walk-on.  I didn't know that walk-on was even still a thing except for a kid to sit at the end of the bench, get a few minutes in the last game of the year, score and have the place go nuts.  Wow.

As I recall, back in the Donahue era, Louis Dale was a walk-on.  Whittman was under-recruited because of an injury his senior year and Jeff Foote transferred from St. Bonaventure where he had been a walk-on.  They got Cornell to the Sweet-sixteen and Donahue to BC, where he flopped.

That said, I hope Nicki Moore offers Earl a substantial contract extension.

I hope the Cornell AD does as well.

[semsox]

- I cannot believe Chris Manon didn't have an opportunity at a more prominent program.  I can't recall us ever having a player with his athletic ability.  

Shonn Miller comes to mind, but that's about it. Love the way he plays

[ugarte]

As I recall, back in the Donahue era, Louis Dale was a walk-on...

Dale wasn't a walk-on; he was an under-recruited gift who marketed himself to Donohue as a dynamic but 5'9 guard with an Ivy academic profile. I also don't think Foote was a walk-on for the Bonnies, he just wasn't getting much playing time and was apparently miserable.

[George64]

I cannot believe Chris Manon didn't have an opportunity at a more prominent program.  I can't recall us ever having a player with his athletic ability.  

Not only is he a terrific player, but he seems to thoroughly enjoys himself.  His enthusiasm is infectious, sort of the Jack O'Leary of the hardwood.

[scoop85]

As I recall, back in the Donahue era, Louis Dale was a walk-on...

Dale wasn't a walk-on; he was an under-recruited gift who marketed himself to Donohue as a dynamic but 5'9 guard with an Ivy academic profile. I also don't think Foote was a walk-on for the Bonnies, he just wasn't getting much playing time and was apparently miserable.

What you say about Dale is correct, but Foote was in fact a walk on for the Bonnies.

[CAS]

Nice that AK was also his HS valedictorian.

[ugarte]

As I recall, back in the Donahue era, Louis Dale was a walk-on...

Dale wasn't a walk-on; he was an under-recruited gift who marketed himself to Donohue as a dynamic but 5'9 guard with an Ivy academic profile. I also don't think Foote was a walk-on for the Bonnies, he just wasn't getting much playing time and was apparently miserable.

What you say about Dale is correct, but Foote was in fact a walk on for the Bonnies.

wow. can't believe i missed that at the time. thx.

[chimpfood]

We got two coaches poll votes! We should really appreciate how far the program has come with Brian earl, but hopefully this is just the beginning.

[arugula]

From Zach Spiker and James Jones no doubt.

[Mr. Niss]

From Zach Spiker and James Jones no doubt.

I'm going with Scott Drew because Baylor is corrupt and they'll do anything to make their program look better.

And thank you all for the other responses.  Totally forgot about Shonn Miller.  And Bill Courtney, who apparently is an assistant at Miami.  Who knew.  The years have become a blur.  I remember watching games in Barton 40 years ago better than I remember what I saw last season, let alone 10 seasons ago.  By the way, last week the Brown guys mentioned Brown winning the Ivy in '86, which is a season that always stayed with me.  If I remember correctly, it was quite a battle down the stretch with us and another team (Penn?).

[rss77]

Let's not forget that Dave Bliss, a Cornell grad, got Baylor in a ton of trouble when he was head coach.  Drew had to clean up his mess when he was appointed head coach.  Not sure if the documentary they did on Bliss a number of years ago they did on Showtime Sports is still available.

[dbilmes]

Cornell opened game against Dartmouth on a 19-0 run over the first 10 minutes of the game. Hopefully, they can keep Dartmouth from crawling back into the game.

[ugarte]

Cornell opened game against Dartmouth on a 19-0 run over the first 10 minutes of the game. Hopefully, they can keep Dartmouth from crawling back into the game.

27-21 at the half. moderately annoying!

[Trotsky]

Bah-sketball.