• Welcome to BradleyFans.com! Visitors are welcome, but we encourage you to sign up and register as a member. It's free and takes only a few seconds. Just click on the link to Register at the top right of the page, and follow instructions. If you have any problems or questions, click on the link at the bottom right of the page to Contact Us.

***Jim Les Live Tonight (Monday) 7pm - 1470***

yeah, usually all Jim Les shows are archived. However, lately, the archive clips have not been working. Not sure what they're doing there.
 
Dave and Coach Les have discussed a little about each of the players, especially the new guys.

Dave mentioned the nickname the players have coined for Anthony Thompson---> Sticks.

Nice to hear how many of the former Braves have been around and in touch with the people at Bradley
 
Jim said that Matt is actually dominating in practice!!!! The other thing I noticed is that when Dave asked about Will, Jims voice gave away his excitement about how good this kid is and could be. Jim also said that Sam is playing very very well and is pushing DR................
 
Pretty nice evening.....good time for sure......JL said that when he first called Merfeld about the opening that he didn't know what to expect from Steve.....Steve's response about the coaching job at BU was "well neither one of us is winning the Valley alone....maybe we can as a team!" The evening started out with a slide show from last season and how the 12 player's came together as a team and decided not to lose! Then JL showed the movie that he shows recruits and their parents on the new fieldhouse.....the new mens practice facility and how this new construction has gotten JL into some homes of recruits that he hasn't been able to reach before! He also said that we haven't signed a top 50 player yet but he really believes it is coming! (good for JL):wink: He really likes all the new player's but wishes that could all get a mean streak in them....they are all to nice on the court.....would like them to play more mad....add some fire to their game if you know what I mean! Right now TW is standing out the most of all the new kids......reminds JL of Boogie in the way he plays! SM comes in 2nd with DC coming in 3rd right now.....JL said he has already call SM by his fathers name(Carl) in practice....claims he lost his voice screaming in practice! JL thinks this is the most talent he has had to work with in his time on the Hilltop......but he said talent won't win the games......hustle beats out talent night in and night out! If these guys come together it could be a very special year!
 
Big Mike said:
Pretty nice evening.....good time for sure......JL said that when he first called Merfeld about the opening that he didn't know what to expect from Steve.....Steve's response about the coaching job at BU was "well neither one of us is winning the Valley alone....maybe we can as a team!" The evening started out with a slide show from last season and how the 12 player's came together as a team and decided not to lose! Then JL showed the movie that he shows recruits and their parents on the new fieldhouse.....the new mens practice facility and how this new construction has gotten JL into some homes of recruits that he hasn't been able to reach before! He also said that we haven't signed a top 50 player yet but he really believes it is coming! (good for JL):wink: He really likes all the new player's but wishes that could all get a mean streak in them....they are all to nice on the court.....would like them to play more mad....add some fire to their game if you know what I mean! Right now TW is standing out the most of all the new kids......reminds JL of Boogie in the way he plays! SM comes in 2nd with DC coming in 3rd right now.....JL said he has already call SM by his fathers name(Carl) in practice....claims he lost his voice screaming in practice! JL thinks this is the most talent he has had to work with in his time on the Hilltop......but he said talent won't win the games......hustle beats out talent night in and night out! If these guys come together it could be a very special year!
Click to expand...

It was a great event as always........

Mike got it pretty accurate, the only other thing I would add was I thought it was interesting when talking about the guys at te beginning he of course led off with Jeremy and Daniel, but then said he expects Warren, Salley, and Sam S were already showing their leadership and he expected big things from those three as well. Maybe the starting 5 for game one???
 
I was at the event last night too. Big Mike pretty much summarized it all accurately. It was interesting to see the video of the new facilities, and I can see how it would definitely help recruiting. It will be on par with what other programs have. It's a wonder we've been able to recruit any good players with our current facilities. Les said that eventually one of the big name recruits is going to make the jump and come here.
 
Majik45 said:
I was at the event last night too. Big Mike pretty much summarized it all accurately. It was interesting to see the video of the new facilities, and I can see how it would definitely help recruiting. It will be on par with what other programs have. It's a wonder we've been able to recruit any good players with our current facilities. Les said that eventually one of the big name recruits is going to make the jump and come here.
Click to expand...


JL's been recruiting with a hand tied behind his back, imagine when he has it all, a new class A facility and a track record of winning. Jim is a class act, extremely positive person and I personally believe he will get this program to where we all expect to be a top program not just in the Valley but in the nation year in and year out.
 
You reminded me of another thing Les said last night SanFran Pete. One thing Les always tells his players is that they are the ones who will make the program what they want to make it. He said he asked Daniel Ruffin a few years ago what he wanted to make the program into, and Ruffin said he wanted to be the Gonzaga of the midwest, a perenial top 25 team that is always making the tournament and winning games. Les thought there were a lot of similarities between Bradley and Gonzaga, small private institutions in similar sized communities (Peoria and Spokane). He thought these new facilities would really help us get there.
 
Thanks everyone for the reports. Nice to see JL mentioning Collins again like he did at the Smoker. A 7 footer can thrive in the Valley with any skills at all.

Depending on matchups I see him and Salley either splitting tiome or BOTH in there when we need size/rebounds. This is based on preseason comments alone where both are getting early praises from the coaches.

I also agree on the facilities. HOW any coach (Mo included) can get or could get players to committ with our embarassing facilities on campus is beyond me.

Friday can't get hear soon enough.

I HOPE they have good plans in place. That foyer will NOT hold the itoo crown AND the crowd that goes for the red n white.
 
Jim Les talked last night about Collins and how they are emphasising one main point for him to concentrate on-- "finishing at the basket". He can be very successful as a 7 footer if he can develop that skill. He said that BU had the guards who will get him the ball, but he has to get the ball in the basket consistently. It sounds like he is gettting the message.
 
Hey....I also noted this announcement in the paper.........


"South-West Kiwanis Club of Peoria: Jim Les, Bradley University men's basketball coach, will discuss the upcoming season at noon Thursday (10/25) at Radisson Hotel, 117 N. Western Ave."



Rotary Club of Peoria: Coach Jim Les will present "Bradley Basketball" at 11:45 a.m. Friday (10/26) at the Hotel Pere Marquette, 501 Main St."

http://www.pjstar.com/stories/102207/MAT_BEN6KH19.047.php

Sounds like Coach Les is doing the leg work on promotions!!
Good job.......I have meetings all day and can't get to either of those sites, so
maybe some of the posters can try and give a report........
 
Da Coach said:
Jim Les talked last night about Collins and how they are emphasising one main point for him to concentrate on-- "finishing at the basket". He can be very successful as a 7 footer if he can develop that skill. He said that BU had the guards who will get him the ball, but he has to get the ball in the basket consistently. It sounds like he is gettting the message.
Click to expand...


And even with MY limited knowledge of the game its all about positioning. With that height all he has to do is work hard to get close to the basket and be ready for some great passes from DR and JC.
 
mexicobufan said:
Jim said that Matt is actually dominating in practice!!!! The other thing I noticed is that when Dave asked about Will, Jims voice gave away his excitement about how good this kid is and could be. Jim also said that Sam is playing very very well and is pushing DR................
Click to expand...

He did get pretty upbeat when he talked about Will......

Will.......an athletic Larry Bird ;)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top