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And bench Trible? Making no sense. If we get a really good BIG Freeman might not make the roster until then we need him underneath grabbing rebounds altering and blocking shots and actually making the bunnies that our alleged post players missed consistently in the past.

Maybe he should be our post up player instead of Freeman. YUP, lets bench the 27th leading rebounder in the country, MAC leader.

Not good at math, but I think we are in control of our own destiny once again. If we win out, we would be tied with Toledo but have two wins over them, therefore MAC CHAMPS AGAIN.

And Freeman had a really bad night. Didn't get a double double.

I think Jackie Windham wants to have his baby!

Currently #27 in the Country in rebounding.

If Freeman keeps his academic scholarship doesn't that give us an extra scholly to use? Of course, if he WANTS one that is a no brainer. Right at this point ant MAC school and most of D1 would love to steal him away.

Freeman another double-double and 4 blocks. Who's your Daddy? If only Zeke would have had his hops and hands!

I recall a story from 1969, and this could just be rumor or simply wrong, but as it was told back then: Wyatt Webb took over as coach from Tony Laterza, who had left him with NOTHING. After Bill Turner (NBA) and Don Williams graduated, the well was dry, my freshman year we were just awful. For those old enough to remember, we were beat in the Mid East Regionals by Earl the pearl Monroe! (In 1966 with Turner and Williams). So supposedly Webb finds this kid who was out of High School for a year, was married with a kid, and was earning a living playing pool! Of course this kid was the GREAT Len Paul, IMHO the greatest player ever to wear the Blue and Gold (2000 points and 1000 boards in an era where there was no three point shot, no dunking, no shot clock). AND no conference, just an independent trying to get games. So I know this is probably just a fairy tale, but I have to wonder if history is repeating itself. Freeman essentially did not play last year, and suddenly is #2 on the team, right behind LCJ. Not only for the rebounding stats, but the fact is he plays smothering defense and has been way more than a contributor. We simply would not be winning this year without him, the way he is affecting shots underneath against guys way bigger than him is a story unto itself.

Thanks. I guess coach just is not using him at this point. I would love to see a laugher just to see the big on the court to see what he can do.

OK, seriously, how could he not be on someone's radar? High School: Led St. Martin De Porres High School ... earned First-Team All-Lake Effect Conference as a senior and runner-up conference Player of the Year ... averaged a double-double as a senior with 12 points and 10 rebounds per game ... dished out 4.6 assists per game (freeman). AND he is 6'7 Anyone that size who is first team all conference deserves a look, I really don't get it.

Edwards is a redshirt? Why is he dressed? I thought red shirts sit out.

Is #0 the big guy? Sure could use some good minutes from him.

LOL. I really don't remember what I posted last year, but at some point I saw something and said so. This kid has amazing potential. Remember, he is pretty much playing center at 6'7". In D1. And doing some job. You can teach things like blocking out, you can't teach timing and good hands. he has a ton of upside, to say nothing of the fact that he is leading the MAC in rebounding and #4 in blocked shots. And I stated a few games ago, the way he shoots free throws, sooner or later they will give him the green light, he does have a shooting touch.

I will never find my post from last year but someone remembered it! clarkwgriswold Zips Junkie Members 2,253 4,124 posts Gender:Male Location:NEO Report post Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) Last year, Akronzips71 hoped Freeman could become a contributor. I thought he'd be company for Scott Walter. Looks like I was dead wrong and that AkronZips71's hope is coming true. 20 points and 18 boards so far. Cam Reece needs to come around. I sure hope the big man on the way in can play as they need the help down low. Edited December 19, 2020 by clarkwgriswold 1 You reacted to this × Quote

Last month one of our members actually brought it up. I will see what I can find.

He has the most hustle I have ever seen in a Zips uniform. If he bulks up he could be another Tree (hopefully without the bad behavior).

Just remember that AkronZips'71 called this one last year.

10 points 14 boards. And a block. The only double double of the game. Somewhere there is a coach in NE Ohio wondering how this one got past him...

BTW he leads the MAC in rebounding and the team in blocked shots. A walk on. Go figure. Could be a shot at defensive player of the year in the MAC.

I don't know the stats yet, but FREEMAN had something like 10 points 13 rebounds. How did this kid not get a scholarship offer from anyone?

They better find some minutes for Clarke or that puppy is going to take a better offer.

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That is Len Pauls retired number, in fact isn't it hanging in the rafters at the JAR? Is there a back story to this?

WOW LCJ with 34? Just amazing. And great coaching.