Roscoe Smith! Who knew?

[Confident Carl]

Roscoe could have been going to the Sweet Sixteen and possibly his 2nd National Championship ring but is now is playing the slots in Vegas. Wonder how he's feeling about his decision to leave? A key player for UNLV he averaged 11 pts and 11 rpg. http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/51456/roscoe-smith Would have been a big help but at who's expense? As a result of Smith and Oriakhi http://www.nba.com/dleague/erie/bayhawks_add_alex_oriakhi_2013_12_19.html , leaving, Nolan and Giffey got more minutes, which no doubt aided their development. Smith's departure forced Giffey to be a better overall player and rebounder. Roscoe coulda been playing for UCONN and Kevin Ollie Friday night but you know what they say about woulda, coulda, shoulda. Sorry for the regression, time to move on with the ones who brought us to the dance!

 

[Kitaman]

Roscoe can twiddle his Championship Ring on his finger anytime he wants to.

He was always be able to say "Look at this bitch!", 95+% of college players can't do that today.

 

[mauconnfan]

Maybe he wouldn't have……..who knows how it works out - maybe Giff's not the 3 point shooting machine with less minutes, maybe Kromah never comes, maybe Deandre never matures……..things work out for the best and we are going to the Sweet 16 without Roscoe, as it should be!

 

[Confident Carl]

Roscoe can twiddle his Championship Ring on his finger anytime he wants to.

He was always be able to say "Look at this bitch!", 95+% of college players can't do that today.

Sure but the question is would he rather be going for a second in the Garden?

 

[Silk City]

We lost to ISU with him, so we sure as hell can lose to ISU without him.

Doomed...

 

[Confident Carl]

Maybe he wouldn't have……..who knows how it works out - maybe Giff's not the 3 point shooting machine with less minutes, maybe Kromah never comes, maybe Deandre never matures……..things work out for the best and we are going to the Sweet 16 without Roscoe, as it should be!

Exactly

 

[patrick]

We lost to ISU with him, so we sure as hell can lose to ISU without him.

Doomed...

Lol

 

[Confident Carl]

We lost to ISU with him, so we sure as hell can lose to ISU without him.

Doomed...

Anythings possible but at MSG, the way UCONN is playing and the way Ollie is coaching I don't see this happening again. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/men/gameflash/2012/03/15/77992_recap.html

I am very impressed with DeAndre Kane. Shut him down and you pretty much shut down IS!

 

[husky99]

Stop stop stop.....

 

[GlastonTim]

Stupid post

 

[August_West]

Anythings possible but at MSG, the way UCONN is playing and the way Ollie is coaching I don't see this happening again. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/men/gameflash/2012/03/15/77992_recap.html

I am very impressed with DeAndre Kane. Shut him down and you pretty much shut down IS!

post/handle

 

[Matt (Chicago)]

Not sure if you're aware not, but we are playing a Sweet 16 game at MSG Friday night.

 

[Confident Carl]

Stupid post

The program has gone through many challenges over the past two years. Post season ban, bad press, Implosion of the Big East, new conference, Calhoun retiring, Ollie being hired and the departures of Oriahki and Smith. Rebounding has been a major concern all year with Shabazz being the leading rebounder on the team. Smith's 11 rebounds per might have been helpful.

Yes we are indeed in the Sweet 16 and all the struggles listed above make the experience all the more sweeter. This program is built to last through trials and tribulations. I give all the credit to Jim Calhoun and his vision. Without him, Kevin Ollie is not leading the troops and we are not in the Sweet 16.

 

[Dove]

Swing and a miss, CC.

I am prone to dismissing players who leave the program for whatever reasons. Roscoe was a sad loss for me. Loved the kid. But he left and UConn has remained UConn and hopefully he is happy with his decision. But to sling in his direction so long after he left is just dopey. I can't even do it anymore. He is doing what Runnin Rebels do in MArch. The rest of us are enjoying what the Huskies do in MArch.

 

[mauconnfan]

Swing and a miss, CC.

I am prone to dismissing players who leave the program for whatever reasons. Roscoe was a sad loss for me. Loved the kid. But he left and UConn has remained UConn and hopefully he is happy with his decision. But to sling in his direction so long after he left is just dopey. I can't even do it anymore. He is doing what Runnin Rebels do in MArch. The rest of us are enjoying what the Huskies do in MArch.

Shut up Dove!

 

[pj]

Yes, Roscoe is a great kid, and getting into the top 5 in the NCAA in rebounding (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas..._/stat/rebounds/sort/avgRebounds/seasontype/2) just shows how hard he works.

Wish we had him but a lot of great players have gotten away in recruiting, and I love the guys we have. Let it go.

 

[James]

Theres got to be a new expression, because some posters have gone beyond beating the proverbial dead horse. Smith has suited up in blue for two season, let it go.

 

[Bryan Lord]

Threads I hate:
Roscoe threads
AO Threads
Omar threads
Conference realignment threads
Bad mojo threads

Subject to change but for now this is my list.

 

[Confident Carl]

Swing and a miss, CC.

I am prone to dismissing players who leave the program for whatever reasons. Roscoe was a sad loss for me. Loved the kid. But he left and UConn has remained UConn and hopefully he is happy with his decision. But to sling in his direction so long after he left is just dopey. I can't even do it anymore. He is doing what Runnin Rebels do in MArch. The rest of us are enjoying what the Huskies do in MArch.

Wait a minute...Looks like your're the one slinging . I just posed the question due to Roscoe leaving. No reason to get nasty about it. The freaking point is for one reason or another, alot of people, including Roscoe Smith and Alex Oriakhi lost faith in the UCONN program. A few players named Napier, Giffey, Boatright and Daniels did not! If they followed RS and AO we would not be playing Iowa State Friday night!

 

[mauconnfan]

Threads I hate:
Roscoe threads
AO Threads
Omar threads
Conference realignment threads
Bad mojo threads

Subject to change but for now this is my list.

Shut up Bryan

 

[Bryan Lord]

My ex gf ended up marrying some . They had a kid and he ended up being a .

Didn't make me feel good. I wish scoe well and say thanks for the time he gave us.

 

[mauconnfan]

Threads I hate:
Roscoe threads
AO Threads
Omar threads
Conference realignment threads
Bad mojo threads

Subject to change but for now this is my list.

Kidding….run this one off……50 miles or so while making calls with each hand and 2 different smart phones……then come back and disregard the Roscoe thread

 

[mauconnfan]

I agree we don't need anymore Roscoe threads.

I agree everyone has their own opinion on Roscoe.

I disagree anyone is a if they do not like Roscoe for leaving.

I'm fine with those who like Roscoe still and thank him!

I could care less about Roscoe or tho thread any more!

 

[UConn5]

I wish Roscoe hadn't left but hey...you move on just as this group has. Him staying wouldn't have fixed anything last year and I'm happy with where this group is right now so I wouldn't change a thing.

 

[ChampHusky]

People make decisions in their personal lives for many reasons. The decision of a 19 year old is his to own. Only he knows if it was the right or wrong one. Who knows why he left but all you can do is wish the kid good luck and move on. No need for this post.