... and frankly, I hope they can handle it as freshman. The transition from high school to college isn't easy unless you are an elite talent. Are they elite? That's debateable. My hope was that they would get to learn the system without the pressure of trying to "save the program" maybe playing behind Austin, Shaq and Nick. My fear is, with the heightened expectations before they've even played a collegiate game, plus the transfer of Pookie and Nick (and maybe others), they will be thrown in the fire quickly. IF they struggle in year one, I hate to imagine the question marks surrounding the program.

My prediction is they will both be thrown under the bus by a bunch of posters on this board before next season ends

(03-25-2015 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  My prediction is they will both be thrown under the bus by the coach and a bunch of posters on this board will say Josh is right before next season ends

(03-25-2015 11:57 AM)CoachJammer Wrote:  ... and frankly, I hope they can handle it as freshman. The transition from high school to college isn't easy unless you are an elite talent. Are they elite? That's debateable. My hope was that they would get to learn the system without the pressure of trying to "save the program" maybe playing behind Austin, Shaq and Nick. My fear is, with the heightened expectations before they've even played a collegiate game, plus the transfer of Pookie and Nick (and maybe others), they will be thrown in the fire quickly. IF they struggle in year one, I hate to imagine the question marks surrounding the program.

Valid comment and concern. Major pressure building on several fronts for success next year.

They aren't life savers

**** they will be thrown under before calendar year end.

(03-25-2015 12:10 PM)fsquid Wrote:  **** they will be thrown under before calendar year end.

Well I was trying to be optimistic

(03-25-2015 12:15 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 12:10 PM)fsquid Wrote:  **** they will be thrown under before calendar year end.

Well I was trying to be optimistic

There is hope. You have let Josh rub off on you.

shame the whole future of tiger basketball hangs on the lawsons

(03-25-2015 12:20 PM)Strat57 Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 12:15 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 12:10 PM)fsquid Wrote:  **** they will be thrown under before calendar year end.

Well I was trying to be optimistic

There is hope. You have let Josh rub off on you.

That is disgusting.

(03-25-2015 12:24 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 12:20 PM)Strat57 Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 12:15 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 12:10 PM)fsquid Wrote:  **** they will be thrown under before calendar year end.

Well I was trying to be optimistic

There is hope. You have let Josh rub off on you.

That is disgusting.

Lol.

(03-25-2015 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  My prediction is they will both be thrown under the bus by a bunch of posters on this board before next season ends

This thread serves as the first push towards the bus

(03-25-2015 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  My prediction is they will both be thrown under the bus by a bunch of posters on this board before next season ends

Not if they produce.

No it won't be on the Lawson's next year, people will know that the coach has placed all the pressure on them to bail his ass out, it will not be on them. Too many people are already aware that they are very good but not Keith Lee's or Penny's. I am sure someone on here will get irritated and say something but most of our fans will know the deal.

I have a feeling they will be added to the long list of "program savers" that have signed with JP only to be found to be "overrated"...

Signed,
Will Barton
Joe Jackson
Adonis Thomas
Shaq Goodwin
Kuran Iverson
Austin Nichols

(03-25-2015 01:12 PM)Tygrys Wrote:  I have a feeling they will be added to the long list of "program savers" that have signed with JP only to be found to be "overrated"...

Signed,
Will Barton
Joe Jackson
Adonis Thomas
Shaq Goodwin
Kuran Iverson
Austin Nichols

Bingo.

(03-25-2015 01:19 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 01:12 PM)Tygrys Wrote:  I have a feeling they will be added to the long list of "program savers" that have signed with JP only to be found to be "overrated"...

Signed,
Will Barton
Joe Jackson
Adonis Thomas
Shaq Goodwin
Kuran Iverson
Austin Nichols

Bingo.

I wouldn't write off Shaq or Austin just yet.

(03-25-2015 01:29 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 01:19 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 01:12 PM)Tygrys Wrote:  I have a feeling they will be added to the long list of "program savers" that have signed with JP only to be found to be "overrated"...

Signed,
Will Barton
Joe Jackson
Adonis Thomas
Shaq Goodwin
Kuran Iverson
Austin Nichols

Bingo.

I wouldn't write off Shaq or Austin just yet.

WB achieved as expected.
JJ achieved as expected.
AT lmao
Shaq archieving as expected.
KI lmao
AN achieving as expected.

(03-25-2015 01:32 PM)midtowncowboy Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 01:29 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 01:19 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 01:12 PM)Tygrys Wrote:  I have a feeling they will be added to the long list of "program savers" that have signed with JP only to be found to be "overrated"...

Signed,
Will Barton
Joe Jackson
Adonis Thomas
Shaq Goodwin
Kuran Iverson
Austin Nichols

Bingo.

I wouldn't write off Shaq or Austin just yet.

WB achieved as expected.
JJ achieved as expected.
AT lmao
Shaq archieving as expected.
KI lmao
AN achieving as expected.

This one made me

(03-25-2015 12:03 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  My prediction is they will both be thrown under the bus by a bunch of posters on this board before next season ends

Only if they transfer