Killed on the boards in several games.  Suffered two blowouts.  No Vinson even when game was well over.

Is he hurt and looking for a medical hardship year, is he in trouble with coaches, or is he so unready that he doesn't get even mop up minutes?

He’s at the magic 8 games played mark so would tell me they’re going to try to preserve a redshirt. Part of me hopes we build the team next season around the young group of reserves that have gotten to build chemistry in practice instead of chasing stats in the portal. Pope, Weaver, Pryor, Codie, Vinson with Presley and Clark off the bench. Pick up a couple role players from the portal to round out the bench. 

1 hour ago, Travis Richard said:

He’s at the magic 8 games played mark so would tell me they’re going to try to preserve a redshirt. Part of me hopes we build the team next season around the young group of reserves that have gotten to build chemistry in practice instead of chasing stats in the portal. Pope, Weaver, Pryor, Codie, Vinson with Presley and Clark off the bench. Pick up a couple role players from the portal to round out the bench. 

That isn't the rule in basketball.  The NCAA is considering applying something like a 33% rule to all sports to give everyone a fifth season, but it hasn't done that yet. 

https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga/basketball/ncaa-to-discuss-5th-year-of-eligibility-for-all-sports-in-2025-01jgpcmthpd1

So I'm back to my question, but I suppose we can add "anticipation of the implementation of a 33% rule?"

Even so, he'd be allowed to play in 2 more games. 

The NCAA is also thinking about just junking the entire system of waivers, redshirts, and exemptions and just giving everyone 5 years, no questions asked.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/college-sports-leaders-considering-new-eligibility-rule-that-eliminates-redshirts-waivers-and-other-exceptions/ar-AA1xoa8j?ocid=BingNewsVerp

 

Bierce, you’re like Michael Corleone in Godfather III.

You keep trying to get out (of writing on basketball), but they keep pulling you back in. 😉

Something tells me your number will be called once more.

2 hours ago, bierce said:

Killed on the boards in several games.  Suffered two blowouts.  No Vinson even when game was well over.

Is he hurt and looking for a medical hardship year, is he in trouble with coaches, or is he so unready that he doesn't get even mop up minutes?

I don't know but I'm not sure there's a Texas player I've enjoyed watching less than Kadin Shedrick. Can't even imagine how different this team would be with a JT Toppin in his place. 

3 hours ago, Travis Richard said:

He’s at the magic 8 games played mark so would tell me they’re going to try to preserve a redshirt. Part of me hopes we build the team next season around the young group of reserves that have gotten to build chemistry in practice instead of chasing stats in the portal. Pope, Weaver, Pryor, Codie, Vinson with Presley and Clark off the bench. Pick up a couple role players from the portal to round out the bench. 

We haven't seen enough of Codie, Vinson, Pryor, Presley, and Clark to know what they will be able to do against P5 competition in 2025-26, but we do have a lot of usable parts.  Adding a plus ballhandler should be top priority in the portal. 

Mark has another year available, btw. 

1 hour ago, Bobby Burton said:

Bierce, you’re like Michael Corleone in Godfather III.

You keep trying to get out (of writing on basketball), but they keep pulling you back in. 😉

Something tells me your number will be called once more.

Just don’t get him started on his dunking claim. 

21 minutes ago, Jordan91 said:

Just don’t get him started on his dunking claim. 

Little did I know the future writers of "The Cable Guy" were in the gym at the time. 

I agree on Vinson … think he should be on floor some

Texas going for experience/strength though 

8 hours ago, Travis Richard said:

He’s at the magic 8 games played mark so would tell me they’re going to try to preserve a redshirt. Part of me hopes we build the team next season around the young group of reserves that have gotten to build chemistry in practice instead of chasing stats in the portal. Pope, Weaver, Pryor, Codie, Vinson with Presley and Clark off the bench. Pick up a couple role players from the portal to round out the bench. 

That sounds like a good way to win about 10 games next year.