Odd stat.....
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it is quite pathetic & depressing. Charles is a 6'8" senior who has played under the basket his whole career. Jamont is a 6'4" JR who has played guard his whole career. While Jamont is a good rebounding guard, it is pathetic that Charles would be tied with him with an additional year of PT and playing under the basket his whole career.
It makes me long for what could have been if Charles had put forth effort that is equal to his talent.
It makes me long for what could have been if Charles had put forth effort that is equal to his talent.
While it is sad Charles does not truly have an additional year. He only played 16 games as a freshman and those were very limited. Jamont played from the get-go.
..I'd be willing to bet (figure of speech) that Chuck's numbers are about average for a guy playing his position in his 4th year. And that Jamont's are not.
I understand what you're saying, but let's not throw Rhodes completely under the bus.
I understand what you're saying, but let's not throw Rhodes completely under the bus.
I agree. But if you are going to fault Rhodes then the way to do it is about his effort last year, not the entire career. Was out rebounded 7.3 - 6.1 last year. This year it is 7.3-6.3 in Rhodes favor.
Did any of you catch the commentator's remark about Rhodes's shotblocking ability? They had just finished gloating over how effective Varnado is on the defensive end of the floor (and rightfully so). About that time Rhodes got fouled and was standing at the stripe and they mentioned that Rhodes was quite the shot blocker as well, "he has just over a 100 blocks in his career"... Varnado is approaching 120 on the season isn't he?? I just can't imagine what his career totals will be
Rhodes has played 2460 minutes in his career. Gordon has played 2994 minutes.
Let's compare their rebounds per minute... Better yet, let's compare their rebounds per 40 minutes of playing time...
Rhodes: 10.0 rebounds per 40 minutes
Gordon: 8.2 rebounds per 40 minutes
While Gordon's numbers are undoubtedly abnormal for a guard, Rhodes' numbers aren't so pathetic anymore.
Let's compare their rebounds per minute... Better yet, let's compare their rebounds per 40 minutes of playing time...
Rhodes: 10.0 rebounds per 40 minutes
Gordon: 8.2 rebounds per 40 minutes
While Gordon's numbers are undoubtedly abnormal for a guard, Rhodes' numbers aren't so pathetic anymore.
and it does definitely make Rhodes look better than I thought. Those numbers are very good.
That said, I can remember watching quite a few games where Charles had 5 rebounds or less and then games where he would go off & have 13, 14, or 15. Maybe I should have phrased it that I feel we could have been more successful if he were consistent. There have definitely been portions of seasons past where Rhodes did not seem to be putting forth the kind of efforts that he is capable of.
However, as I said, his average numbers have essentially proven me wrong, so I will now cease and desist.
That said, I can remember watching quite a few games where Charles had 5 rebounds or less and then games where he would go off & have 13, 14, or 15. Maybe I should have phrased it that I feel we could have been more successful if he were consistent. There have definitely been portions of seasons past where Rhodes did not seem to be putting forth the kind of efforts that he is capable of.
However, as I said, his average numbers have essentially proven me wrong, so I will now cease and desist.
One thing to note is that Charles seems to be alot more consistent this year than in years past. Maybe he has had a fire lit under him, I don't know. But you are right about him seeming inconsistent in years past.
I haven't done any statistical analysis, all of this is just my opinion on what seems to have happened.
I haven't done any statistical analysis, all of this is just my opinion on what seems to have happened.
2004/2005: He played very little due to off the court issues and being a freshman. When he was on the court he showed flashes.
2005/2006: Started out slowly but when SEC play hit he became a beast. He had a very good sophomore season.
2006/2007: Extremely disapointing junior year. He was up and down all year long. He would have a 20 point 10 rebound night and follow it up with a ****** effort. When he put out effort he produced results, he just didn't do that every time out, or even most nights.
2007/2008: Again, started out slowly, but has been a beast the last 10 games or so. He had a great game against Arkansas, I think it has to be considered among the best he's ever had. He has been so much more consistent this year with effort, and he deserves credit for that. He has been crucial in our run this year without question.
2005/2006: Started out slowly but when SEC play hit he became a beast. He had a very good sophomore season.
2006/2007: Extremely disapointing junior year. He was up and down all year long. He would have a 20 point 10 rebound night and follow it up with a ****** effort. When he put out effort he produced results, he just didn't do that every time out, or even most nights.
2007/2008: Again, started out slowly, but has been a beast the last 10 games or so. He had a great game against Arkansas, I think it has to be considered among the best he's ever had. He has been so much more consistent this year with effort, and he deserves credit for that. He has been crucial in our run this year without question.
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