Comments on: Who’s Riding The Pine? http://www.cuseorange.com/2009/11/09/whos-riding-the-pine/ Your source for Syracuse Orange Athletics Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:07:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Brian G. http://www.cuseorange.com/2009/11/09/whos-riding-the-pine/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 Brian G. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:44:28 +0000 http://www.cuseorange.com/?p=1611#comment-1029 I see what you mean. Since before the Albany game, I had a feeling Southerland may emerge; even though he hasn't played much, Mookie's been in the "system" longer than Southerland so the coaching staff may feel he deserves a chance to prove he's not only healthy but also capable. Obviously he really shot himself in the foot Monday night. I'm happy with what I saw from Riley last night, I just don't think he'll get a lot of meaningful (the key word here) PT unless AO goes down and some combo of Rick, Wes and KJ is in foul trouble. I see what you mean. Since before the Albany game, I had a feeling Southerland may emerge; even though he hasn’t played much, Mookie’s been in the “system” longer than Southerland so the coaching staff may feel he deserves a chance to prove he’s not only healthy but also capable. Obviously he really shot himself in the foot Monday night.

I’m happy with what I saw from Riley last night, I just don’t think he’ll get a lot of meaningful (the key word here) PT unless AO goes down and some combo of Rick, Wes and KJ is in foul trouble.

]]> By: Evan I http://www.cuseorange.com/2009/11/09/whos-riding-the-pine/comment-page-1/#comment-1020 Evan I Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:11:00 +0000 http://www.cuseorange.com/?p=1611#comment-1020 Disagree. James Southerland is older (after going to prep school) and is more mature. He is ready to compete at the D1 level as he proved in the exhibition game. He has size and length combined with athletic ability. Mookie Jones has looked horrible, and whenever he gets in the game he forces shots and shoots airballs. He is not even close to being on the same level as Southerland. Also, Riley will be in more games than just 10. He is our backup center! Other than Onuaku we have no one with size to play that position so I can see him filling up the key for like 5-7 minutes a game. Disagree. James Southerland is older (after going to prep school) and is more mature. He is ready to compete at the D1 level as he proved in the exhibition game. He has size and length combined with athletic ability. Mookie Jones has looked horrible, and whenever he gets in the game he forces shots and shoots airballs. He is not even close to being on the same level as Southerland.

Also, Riley will be in more games than just 10. He is our backup center! Other than Onuaku we have no one with size to play that position so I can see him filling up the key for like 5-7 minutes a game.

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