Rick Ray returning???

[chef dixon]

But you do remember the SAME arguments some made on here last year .. Maurice Dunlap was going to solve the 3 point drought. Johnny Zuppardo was coming in to contribute from the start of the season. Even Elijah Staley was 'hailed' as part of the solution. Chance at the 'bubble'; NIT needed for ONE MORE YEAR.

NOBODY knew that the injuries were coming .. BUT, Ray's teams have been snake bit. ANYBODY THAT IS COUNTING ON INCOMING FRESHMEN TO SAVE THIS TEAM IS JUST PLAIN 'WISHING.'

Also, transfer season is here and NOBODY knows 'if' Ray can even keep what he has together. FTF didn't look too happy playing only a couple of minutes against Missou .. and he looked downright pissed not playing at all against Auburn in the SECT.

I never said I was expecting any of what I typed.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

and he looked downright pissed not playing at all against Auburn in the SECT.

Missing practice will do that to you.

[chef dixon]

Also seriously if FTF wants to transfer, it will make zero difference in our season next year.

[BiscuitEater]

I never said I was expecting any of what I typed.

Must have misread when you said ..

Its not out of this world for freshman to make big impacts and that's what Ray's career is banking on right now.

So, is Ray 'banking' on freshmen to 'make big impacts' or not?

.. and stay healthy all season. A lot of things need to go correctly but hell, maybe we are due.

So, you don't 'expect' us to stay healthy or for a lot of things to 'go correctly' either?

I don't think it will happen either.

[Dawg61]

Also seriously if FTF wants to transfer, it will make zero difference in our season next year.

I'm the biggest FTF hater on here but it'll make a difference if his spot isn't replaced with a great shooter. Fred does bring defense, length and athleticism. Fred is top 10 all-time in blocked shots at MSU. He does have value.

[Raytoraid83]

Lots of rumblings from inside the program that FTF and Travis Daniels are strongly considering transferring...

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Lots of rumblings from inside the program that FTF and Travis Daniels are strongly considering transferring...

I won't be upset. Give Houston all the minutes he can handle.

[Dawg61]

Lots of rumblings from inside the program that FTF and Travis Daniels are strongly considering transferring...

Ray needs to get on the jucos then before NSD adding two more to this class that can SHOOT could be the difference in Ray keeping his job or getting fired.

[Goat from MSU]

Daniels can't due to JUCO - SEC tranfer rules we are his last stop. Unless it is NAIA or Div. 2.

Lots of rumblings from inside the program that FTF and Travis Daniels are strongly considering transferring...

[smootness]

Lots of rumblings from inside the program that FTF and Travis Daniels are strongly considering transferring...

Two things:
1) This would just be weird from their standpoint. Transfer after your junior year? When you're already losing out on playing time on a 13-19 team? Where are they going to go, NC Greensboro?
2) If it did happen, fine. Go find some guys. I think both can be important contributors next year, but neither are irreplaceable.

[Dawg61]

I won't be upset. Give Houston all the minutes he can handle.

Yea freeing up the two spots this year instead of after next year actually helps us. That is if Ray can actually replace them with upgrades.

[Goat from MSU]

THe way our AD has been acting Ray still might get his 5th year ,I would not put it pass anyone.

Ray needs to get on the jucos then before NSD adding two more to this class that can SHOOT could be the difference in Ray keeping his job or getting fired.

[bluelightstar]

Yea freeing up the two spots this year instead of after next year actually helps us. That is if Ray can actually replace them with upgrades.

I see no reason to think that he can.

[shannondawg]

I'd just like to see an announcement of some kind. But, I guess saying he was going to evaluate the program would be hilarious.

[Coach34]

Lots of rumblings from inside the program that FTF and Travis Daniels are strongly considering transferring...

Lolz- where are they gonna go- Delta St? They are Sr's and not close to graduating

[Coach34]

I'd just like to see an announcement of some kind. But, I guess saying he was going to evaluate the program would be hilarious.

Ray is returning outside of something extreme happening in the next week

[bluelightstar]

Ray is returning outside of something extreme happening in the next week

Yeah, from what I've heard (which by the time I hear it is fourth or fifth-hand, of course), the only thing that could get him fired this year is cursing out Keenum or Mississippi making a Final Four.

[RougeDawg]

Yeah, from what I've heard (which by the time I hear it is fourth or fifth-hand, of course), the only thing that could get him fired this year is cursing out Keenum or Mississippi making a Final Four.

Love to be a fly on the wall for that one and listen to a cussing tirade with "like" between every foul word.

[JOHNHEVESYMADE]

One way or the other, Stricklin needs to announce if he is coming back or not. The "don't talk about it and maybe it'll die down" approach is going to kill Ray on the recruiting trail this Spring. He either needs to announce he gets another year or fire him. Obviously I want him gone but if he's coming back at least give him a chance on signing Malik.

[msstate7]

One way or the other, Stricklin needs to announce if he is coming back or not. The "don't talk about it and maybe it'll die down" approach is going to kill Ray on the recruiting trail this Spring. He either needs to announce he gets another year or fire him. Obviously I want him gone but if he's coming back at least give him a chance on signing Malik.

Ray still has a year on his contract. There's nothing to announce as far as SS is concerned.