Sid

[Kauffmak10]

Might not mean anything, but Sid out there warming up with team pre-game

 

[Dooooooomed]

But Al not wearing the same warm-up... Anything to that?

 

[LIuconn]

Did the team lay their jerseys on Hurleys desk a la Rudy to get Sid in there?

 

[auror]

Doesn't seem to be a definitive confirmation, but would be kinda weird to tweet this if you were just totally guessing.

 

[Huskybass]

That little bit of extra depth could be huge. Welcome back Sid!

 

[Kauffmak10]

In uniform and warming up..

 

[Ts5034]

Im going to make a prediction and say that Sid is going to provide a nice spark tonight. Big game for him

 

[mauconnfan]

May not ever see the game with this UNLV freakin game wth

 

[Chin Diesel]

Well, he played.
Not very good, but he played.

 

[CTBasketball]

Well, he played.
Not very good, but he played.

He played OK in the short run he got. Bad call when he got taken to the rim, he was completely vertical.

 

[Madmannsucks]

I for one am glad he is back. Seems like a nice kid from what I have read and heard.

 

[alphasigko]

His block from behind was spectacular, and perhaps a catalyst to our late game run (which was important). But other than that, he was ineffective at best with 4 fouls (one of which was a very bad call).

 

[Chin Diesel]

He absorbed minutes, gave some other players rest, and had a great block.

Like everyone else, I'd like for him to contribute and play with joy.

 

[Waquoit]

It was big just to see him take the court. He can still give us some good minutes this season.

 

[imno1]

Sid must have really want to please Coach because Hurley told him you are playing because we need your 5 fouls. I kid but I was glad Sid was dressed and played. We will need him.

 

[tcf15]

 

[Hoophound]

Hurley said that he didn’t expect much from Sid before the game because he’s been out of the loop. Said Sid had earned his jersey back so he’d suit up and be available.

 

[gtcam]

I'm a bit confused over this whole Sid suspension.
Most were talking about it being definitely for the remainder of the year and saying that because it is one of multiple offenses that Dan Hurley won't back down and stick to his guns.
I think Dan Hurley blinked, I think he saw the need for another body in case AG couldn't play. I think Dan Hurley felt that with a win he would be coaching in the post season.
I am glad Sid dressed, I am glad he got some PT. I want him to be an important member of this program
Makes me wonder what did he do and if Dan Hurley read the Coach K/Grayson Allen book.

BTW - Unreal block last night - Gampel exploded on that one!!!!!

 

[elmcityboy]

this guy either makes the worst play of the game (see: jalen gaffney bouncing the ball off of wilson's back because he wasn't ready for the pass) or the best. there's no in between!

 

[intlzncster]

Sid must have really want to please Coach because Hurley told him you are playing because we need your 5 fouls. I kid but I was glad Sid was dressed and played. We will need him.

lol he def came in like Carlton last night.

 

[intlzncster]

I think Dan Hurley blinked, I think he saw the need for another body in case AG couldn't play. I think Dan Hurley felt that with a win he would be coaching in the post season.
I am glad Sid dressed, I am glad he got some PT. I want him to be an important member of this program
Makes me wonder what did he do and if Dan Hurley read the Coach K/Grayson Allen book.

I kind of agree here. But that said, I don't know what Sid did with his most recent 'transgression'.

I don't think Dan Hurley thought this win gets them in the Tournament tho. They need 4 in 4 to do that.

 

[8893]

I don't think I've ever seen a player pick up four fouls in fewer minutes. Impressive efficiency.

 

[Waquoit]

I don't think Hurley blinked. He's been pretty consistent about setting expectations, they must have had a meeting of minds for Sid to get back on the court. I just can't believe Dan Hurley would sacrifice said expectations for some depth.

 

[Chin Diesel]

The good thing about "indefinite" is you can reinstate whenever without compromising initial punishment.

 

[UConnStats]

UConn really does need the depth, especially given the rate of fouling in AAC play. One thing I cant stand that Sid does frequently is trying to sell charges at the rim. It disables him from contesting the shot and Sid has given up close to a dozen 3 point plays this year. Still, he brings energy on the defensive end, which is big because for a while last night, Adams was getting absolutely torched so we needed a a change of pace.

 

[intlzncster]

UConn really does need the depth, especially given the rate of fouling in AAC play. One thing I cant stand that Sid does frequently is trying to sell charges at the rim. It disables him from contesting the shot and Sid has given up close to a dozen 3 point plays this year. Still, he brings energy on the defensive end, which is big because for a while last night, Adams was getting absolutely torched so we needed a a change of pace.

The whistles have been brutal the last few games. They make it bloody hard to watch

 

[joober jones]

I don't think I've ever seen a player pick up four fouls in fewer minutes. Impressive efficiency.

I think Darius Smith once picked up 4 in 3.

 

[seeya27]

I pull for Sid and want him to succeed for himself and the team. But damn, on the court he looks seriously lost at times. Replay the minutes he was in and tell me if you disagree. Just as crazy he does have the ubber athletic ability to make a couple amazing plays per game. What a dichotomy the kid is.

 

[alphasigko]

I pull for Sid and want him to succeed for himself and the team. But damn, on the court he looks seriously lost at times. Replay the minutes he was in and tell me if you disagree. Just as crazy he does have the ubber athletic ability to make a couple amazing plays per game. What a dichotomy the kid is.

That is an excellent way to put it: " But damn, on the court he looks seriously lost at times." And your conclusion is spot on.

 

[Jaker]

We really need him now, Josh will be unplayable at times and if Whaley gets in foul trouble it will be a huge issue.