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Rock
10-17-2009, 10:33 AM
Alex is probably a walk on, but what is his background?
milfordcats
10-17-2009, 10:35 AM
He went to Elder. I know that for sure.
CroninCrazy
10-17-2009, 12:49 PM
Alex is probably a walk on, but what is his background?

He is the token "Meech, Meeker, B-Miller" type of white walk-on.
Carthage World
10-18-2009, 12:36 PM
Is Anthony McBride walking on?
NorrisHopper30
10-18-2009, 03:54 PM
All I know is he is a walk on from Elder. McBride is walking on as well.
Bearcat Fan Since 1958
10-18-2009, 04:13 PM
He is the token "Meech, Meeker, B-Miller" type of white walk-on.

Not sure all 3 of those players qualify for the adjective you chose to use. I think Meacham is bi-racial.

Meeker was All-State HM at Troy OH. Miller was All-City at Indian Hill HS.

Eppensteiner is nowhere close.
milfordcats
10-18-2009, 04:34 PM
So three walk-ons? These two guys plus that one guy from last year?
NorrisHopper30
10-18-2009, 05:47 PM
Correct + Tyree.
Carin's Dad
10-19-2009, 10:40 PM
Notice that our walk-ons are all 6'2" or under. I guess if you're taller and marginal you grab a scholly somewhere our walk on at a more prominent program?
milfordcats
10-19-2009, 10:50 PM
Notice that our walk-ons are all 6'2" or under. I guess if you're taller and marginal you grab a scholly somewhere our walk on at a more prominent program?

I think its more so that the starters have fresh legs to practice against. I could be wrong but that makes sense to me...
Bearcat Fan Since 1958
10-20-2009, 07:10 AM
Notice that our walk-ons are all 6'2" or under. I guess if you're taller and marginal you grab a scholly somewhere our walk on at a more prominent program?

Eppensteiner is 6-3.
shaunsimpson
10-20-2009, 08:56 AM
Notice that our walk-ons are all 6'2" or under. I guess if you're taller and marginal you grab a scholly somewhere our walk on at a more prominent program?

That is how it works. I had a few friends who were amazing athletes and put up really good numbers in high school, but the difference between this level and high school is creating your shot. All of these guys can hit wide open shots, but the guys you are seeing with scholarships have the ability to get open on their own.

Big is big regardless and big is a premium.
blackcattitude
10-21-2009, 08:34 AM
McBride had scholarships elsewhere (Dayton, MAC schools, a couple in the MEAC), but didn't qualify. He was either a 2 or 3 star @ Withrow. a steal for a walkon.
milfordcats
10-21-2009, 01:57 PM
McBride had scholarships elsewhere (Dayton, MAC schools, a couple in the MEAC), but didn't qualify. He was either a 2 or 3 star @ Withrow. a steal for a walkon.

Could he see any playing time if he develops? As in more playing time than a normal walk-on would get.
Montrell
10-21-2009, 02:17 PM
Could he see any playing time if he develops? As in more playing time than a normal walk-on would get.

I doubt it. He's decent but never overly impressed me at Withrow. Definitely has a better chance than Eppensteiner. His uncle Walt played for XU, didn't he?
Bearcat John 69
10-21-2009, 02:18 PM
wasn't it mcbride that played on the slats team in the deveroes league with dixon, gates and the newcomers?
HeThun
10-21-2009, 02:21 PM
Alex is well schooled in basketball. His father has been a high school referee for many years.
subflea
10-21-2009, 06:13 PM
Could he see any playing time if he develops? As in more playing time than a normal walk-on would get.

Nope, but Eddie Tyree fits into that description.
swilsonsp4
10-21-2009, 06:46 PM
wasn't it mcbride that played on the slats team in the deveroes league with dixon, gates and the newcomers?

Yes, McBride played for Slats. He held his own in that environment.

The Cats are so deep at guard, though, that it's unlikely that any of the walk-ons play more than token minutes.
blackcattitude
10-21-2009, 09:03 PM
Could he see any playing time if he develops? As in more playing time than a normal walk-on would get.

last year, yeah. this year, only if something bad happens.