Re: I think the C's take Foyle at #3

[Adam Suchocki <Twilight@world.std.com>]

Besides weaker competition, what flaws are you pointing out in Foyle's 
game and potential?

As to doubting the significance of Foyle's shot blocking numbers, 
consider the following.  In three years, he blocked more shots than 7'4" 
Rick Smits did playing for Marist college in four years.  More 
impressively, Mr. Foyle blocked more shots in three years than David 
Robinson did in 4 years playing for Navy (who I believe is in the 
Patriot league just like Colgate)?

There are some questions about just how good he can be, and tryouts will 
show a lot of that.  But knocking him just because he plays in the 
Patriot league doesn't make sense.  The guy has incredible athleticism 
and a great attitude/personality/work ethic.  Unless something turn up 
like he has bad knees, bad hands or a health condition, this guy has 
better physical tools than anyone in the draft.

Adam




Geoff DuWors wrote:
> 
> Why on Earth are all of you so high on Foyle? Sure, he blocked more shots
> in three years than Duncan did in four, so what? The main difference in
> that statement is this: the Patriot League and the ACC. One of my former
> high school teammates, Chris Rojik, was a senior and the captain this past
> year at Holy Cross, one of Colgate's most formidable opponents in the
> Patriot League. Rojik is 6'7", and was the starting center and matched up
> against Foyle. With all due respect to Rojik (he's still the best player
> I've ever played with), it's a helluva lot easier to block the likes of
> Chris Rojik compared to Rasheed Wallace, Joe Smith, or several other ACC
> players Duncan has swatted.