Hopefully Hamlin is a Starter for EIU
Yeah, I’m not even sure what it says about our fan base/posters here that they are even talking about payback against Eastern Illinois — and for a scrimmage. C’mon. People always talk about Illinois not getting national respect. Maybe act like we deserve it.Payback? Take the high road gentlemen. we've moved on from the depths
to a position where we shouldn't concern ourselves with a scrimmage how
many years ago? That game was an important part of our climb and while
we should win easily, there should be no payback. Reserve those kinds of
feelings for a big ten, SEC or ACC opponent. Maybe a certain SEC opponent
with a coach that we have history with.
Incredible story, thanks for sharing. For all of us that grew up listening to Brian Barnhart, we are spoiled. Great voice and descriptor of the game.
Payback? Take the high road gentlemen. we've moved on from the depths
to a position where we shouldn't concern ourselves with a scrimmage how
many years ago? That game was an important part of our climb and while
we should win easily, there should be no payback. Reserve those kinds of
feelings for a big ten, SEC or ACC opponent. Maybe a certain SEC opponent
with a coach that we have history with.
You are correct....forgot that the Blonde Bomber was actually a Freshman on that state championship team....according to IHSA stats...Jay made the all tournament team as a Freshman (scoring 49 pts) along with Rick Leighty and Bill Heidbreder....I was thinking of the 1976 team that finished 3rdJay Shidler actually won a state championship as a sophomore in 1974!
And you’re not even retired yet! That’s when you have to check your phone every day to see what day it is, because for a retiree, every day is Saturday!God I'm an idiot I thought this was today
Anybody out there who can help me with this? I have a vivid memory in my addled brain of Jay Shidler, in either high school or college getting called for goal tending on a mid range jump shot that was halfway to the hoop?You are correct....forgot that the Blonde Bomber was actually a Freshman on that state championship team....according to IHSA stats...Jay made the all tournament team as a Freshman (scoring 49 pts) along with Rick Leighty and Bill Heidbreder....I was thinking of the 1976 team that finished 3rd
I saw him play several times during his HS career....Anybody out there who can help me with this? I have a vivid memory in my addled brain of Jay Shidler, in either high school or college getting called for goal tending on a mid range jump shot that was halfway to the hoop?
Anyone?
Love the aggression to make the attempt but good luck anyone trying that on TS."Try"
Cant wait for TS to stuff Edey....that will be an awesome GIFLove the aggression to make the attempt but good luck anyone trying that on TS.
How about when Skyy dunks on Edey this year.... will someone save some video of it for future debates in 20 yearsCant wait for TS to stuff Edey....that will be an awesome GIF
I actually think Skyy is probably gonna Sky above Edey and Jenkins both at the same time and it’s gonna look something like this:How about when Skyy dunks on Edey this year.... will someone save some video of it for future debates in 20 years
Great memories. I played for Carmi in the nec conference and remember these names well. I moved to Centralia and played for the Orphans { winningest hs team in the nation}. Graduated in 1970.Thanks for the post Don....I read with interest because I grew up in southeastern Illinois and witnessed the Marty Simmons led teams as well as other great basketball teams (programs) in that area....Jay Shidler's Lawrenceville teams that never could quite win it all...the great T-Town teams with coach Crawford go against rival Effingham St. Anthony...anyone that attended a T-town vs St. Anthony game back in the day witnessed something unique...Effingham High School with Mitch Arnold and Uwve Blop (sp)....Ron Herrin's (Olney) teams in the late 70's-early 80's.....Tom Welch and the Flora Wolves in the mid 80's....are just a few of the memories I have of southeastern Illinois basketball....there are many others but your post spurred some past memories for me