Etou transferring
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Wow, that news has been out about three minutes. Nicely done, OP.
Anyway, I know folks here run hot and cold on Etou, but I always thought he was a big chip. Frustrating some times, I'm sure, but for a guy his size, I think he's got some unusual skills.
Anyway, I know folks here run hot and cold on Etou, but I always thought he was a big chip. Frustrating some times, I'm sure, but for a guy his size, I think he's got some unusual skills.
Here is RU's official release.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (March 27, 2015) - Rutgers University sophomore forward Junior Etou (Republic of Congo) has informed the coaching staff of his intent to transfer and has been granted a release.
"Junior is a quality young man and we appreciate his contributions to our program," said head coach Eddie Jordan. "We wish him the best moving forward."
Etou played in 31 contests this past season. He averaged 7.4 points and 6.6 rebounds-per-game.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (March 27, 2015) - Rutgers University sophomore forward Junior Etou (Republic of Congo) has informed the coaching staff of his intent to transfer and has been granted a release.
"Junior is a quality young man and we appreciate his contributions to our program," said head coach Eddie Jordan. "We wish him the best moving forward."
Etou played in 31 contests this past season. He averaged 7.4 points and 6.6 rebounds-per-game.
Hate to hear this. While he hasn't set the world on fire, he has shown some flashes of potential.
Not a huge loss but now Eddie's guys are bailing on him. There really is no hope for this program under the current regime.
Not totally surprised as this was hinted at. This is on Eddie and doesn't make his job easier although really was a nonfactor...the good news is that it opens up another scholorship
No seniors on the 2016 team. Honestly maybe Mike Brey was right as much as hate to say it, we'd probably be better off if we saved our money for a couple years and upgraded the program because this program is just too embarrassing to follow sometimes. Half serious and half kidding.
Maybe that is how Jordan sells it, you can come to RU and play right away because we are bound to have 2-3 transfers every year.
and when a few of us were discussing his body language and apparent lack of focus/interest some said we were reaching on this. All was great between couch and E2.
No surprise here. can't wait to hear where he goes. mixed feelings. complete start over AGAIN next year....
big question is who's next? (I wouldn't bet against it)
This post was edited on 3/27 3:18 PM by 1984
No surprise here. can't wait to hear where he goes. mixed feelings. complete start over AGAIN next year....
big question is who's next? (I wouldn't bet against it)
This post was edited on 3/27 3:18 PM by 1984
It sucks. Not totally surprising obvioudly but there's no good way to spin it. Best rebounder out the door.
The job just got that much harder.
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Disappointed to hear this.
IMHO Rutgers took a chance on this kid when a lot of schools didn't bother (due to the questions about his eligibility). Seeing him bail makes me question his character.
And FWIW, I personally had no issue with guys like Gil, Eli, or even Rosario transferring. Those guys "took a chance on Rutgers" from my POV. I could be wrong of course, but that is the way it looks to me from the outside.
IMHO Rutgers took a chance on this kid when a lot of schools didn't bother (due to the questions about his eligibility). Seeing him bail makes me question his character.
And FWIW, I personally had no issue with guys like Gil, Eli, or even Rosario transferring. Those guys "took a chance on Rutgers" from my POV. I could be wrong of course, but that is the way it looks to me from the outside.
Listen do you really think the kid was goibg to be a difference maker...I didnt....we need far better talent and mentally tougher players here than Etou to move things forward
Difference maker? No but a piece, yes. At some point we just need to keep filling the roster with solid pieces to compete. Was never lighting the scoreboard but could defend and rebound. You need those two things. We weren't going to win next year but now it will be even less.
would have to agree. Appeared to be more part of the problem than part of the solution. Just wish he had turned on and kept on that switch inside him.
Listen if you dont think Eddie is the right guy this is one step closer to him leaving after next year.
tired of guys coming in and then, if decent, getting secretly recruited or hearing "whispers" and then bailing...
I know transfers happen at every program, but we seem to lose our best that way, which is why we can never get this thing going...
College bball is just such a cesspool...
I know transfers happen at every program, but we seem to lose our best that way, which is why we can never get this thing going...
College bball is just such a cesspool...
Huge loss. No way around it. Best rebounder on team with offensive skillset but the kid didn't want to be here so wish him well and move on. It's a shame he would have played a bigger role in the offense next season. Like prior poster stated RU and Eddie were there for him when he had his eligibility issues. No loyalty.
GO RU
GO RU
Oh well. Not as consistent as we would've liked but maybe that was because half the offense was for mack and jack the whole year. Etou is a player, but not mentally or game consistent.
I saw him walk around campus sometimes. Big ego on etou.
I saw him walk around campus sometimes. Big ego on etou.
+1. Not a big surprise, but this sucks. He's an above-average rebounder/defender with size, and a decent perimeter shot.
Not only do we have trouble recruiting top talent, but we also manage to continually lose starters to transfer. FML.
bac nails it...
Eddie is going to build the program around the three sophs and the five frosh
Needs to get the lockeroom on the same page next year...step one.
Eddie is going to build the program around the three sophs and the five frosh
Needs to get the lockeroom on the same page next year...step one.