Post by SCAR on Oct 27, 2005 6:09:09 GMT -5
Guys, working from Lynchburg this week has allowed me the priviledge of being around the team for a few days. So far I really like what I see. The atmosphere is really positive in the gym. I was there for most of the practices last season and sometimes you could cut the tension with a knife. This group of kids works hard, is commited to defense and best of all seem to genuinely like each other. Not sure I could say that about the 04-05 flames. Damien Hubbard's work ethic is refreshing. His skill package seems to be boundless. I think he may help us win some games 
. No reflection on last year's staff because I think the world of Bob Davis and Stephon Leary both of who I have known for many years as Bob was a Juco coach that sent us many great players including Darryl Williams and Jason Dixon from our 94 championship team. Obviously my relationship with Steph is well documented (Sly will get upset if I go into my resume with Steph too deep so lets just say we go way back). However Alexis Sherrard brings Big East and ACC experience to the team and that gives a fresh perspective that has not really been available in the past. Zack Jones is a real asset as well. He has a real vision for getting the players involved in community service as well and getting the fan base up in the black community which right now shows Liberty very little love (with the exception of a few of us individuals)....Here is my starting 5 so far based on what I have seen (no inside scoop or anything). Point -Evan Risher. 2 is Blair. 3 Damien Hubbard who by the way has more fakes than a rolex vendor in Time Square. He will make defenders look foolish this year. 4. Rell Porter-he is playing the best ball of the candidates right now but look out for Bigby and Stewart as contributors. Bigby is super athletic but not very big. Kind of an unorthodox game but very effective. 5 Russell Monroe. Russell shows flashes of being good but he still has a way to go IMO (in my opinion, GRM). Jeremy Eck is a long player that I really like and I think he can be a leader. He practices like he really understands the game and is willing to do what it takes to win. In summary, I like the perimeter game but we are thin in the post. If Eck and Russell get in foul trouble it could be a long year. They would probably have to go really small and play a 4 in the post. I am excited about this season. It is going to be challenging with all the new faces and with no seniors, leadership will have to imerge from within the group.
. No reflection on last year's staff because I think the world of Bob Davis and Stephon Leary both of who I have known for many years as Bob was a Juco coach that sent us many great players including Darryl Williams and Jason Dixon from our 94 championship team. Obviously my relationship with Steph is well documented (Sly will get upset if I go into my resume with Steph too deep so lets just say we go way back). However Alexis Sherrard brings Big East and ACC experience to the team and that gives a fresh perspective that has not really been available in the past. Zack Jones is a real asset as well. He has a real vision for getting the players involved in community service as well and getting the fan base up in the black community which right now shows Liberty very little love (with the exception of a few of us individuals)....Here is my starting 5 so far based on what I have seen (no inside scoop or anything). Point -Evan Risher. 2 is Blair. 3 Damien Hubbard who by the way has more fakes than a rolex vendor in Time Square. He will make defenders look foolish this year. 4. Rell Porter-he is playing the best ball of the candidates right now but look out for Bigby and Stewart as contributors. Bigby is super athletic but not very big. Kind of an unorthodox game but very effective. 5 Russell Monroe. Russell shows flashes of being good but he still has a way to go IMO (in my opinion, GRM). Jeremy Eck is a long player that I really like and I think he can be a leader. He practices like he really understands the game and is willing to do what it takes to win. In summary, I like the perimeter game but we are thin in the post. If Eck and Russell get in foul trouble it could be a long year. They would probably have to go really small and play a 4 in the post. I am excited about this season. It is going to be challenging with all the new faces and with no seniors, leadership will have to imerge from within the group. 
