Parrish: What if Johnson would've never left

**everyyard** · 11-21-2009, 10:47 AM

what if Larry wasn't a drinker and fizer returned for a senior year. Likely we would have a big 12 dynasty.

**CyinCo** · 11-21-2009, 11:00 AM

Wesley was a no name recruit that no one wanted. McD took a chance on Johnson and he used us as a stepping stone.

**bos** · 11-21-2009, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by cybirdie

Just like greedy Harrison Jordan Barnes and his greedy mother, I hope they are thinking about what they have done to GMAC right now......and I hope Roy Williams has a stroke!

Thats harsh. Business is business as ****** as it is. But thats a bit much.

**bos** · 11-21-2009, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by cyclonenum1

Do you read the posts on this site? Some of us know but there appears to be a decent portion of those on this site that believe we are better off without him.

This is clearly water under the bridge but what always baffled me is why so many on this site put 100% of the blame for his departure on WJ and totally exonerated GM in the matter.

? Others stayed and are improving. Not sure how GM is the issue?

**cyclonedave25** · 11-21-2009, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by cyclonenum1

Do you read the posts on this site? Some of us know but there appears to be a decent portion of those on this site that believe we are better off without him.

This is clearly water under the bridge but what always baffled me is why so many on this site put 100% of the blame for his departure on WJ and totally exonerated GM in the matter.

If it was GM's fault WJ left, then I'm sure Brackins would have left last year as well. Not only did that say a lot about Brackins as a Cyclone, but also showed that GM is running the right program and treating his players well. If GM is so mean and nasty and doesn't care about his players, then Brackins probably would have left for the NBA to make millions.

EDIT: add Lucca to that list as well.

**cybsball20** · 11-21-2009, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by cyclonedave25

If it was GM's fault WJ left, then I'm sure Brackins would have left last year as well. Not only did that say a lot about Brackins as a Cyclone, but also showed that GM is running the right program and treating his players well. If GM is so mean and nasty and doesn't care about his players, then Brackins probably would have left for the NBA to make millions.

EDIT: add Lucca to that list as well.

He also admitted changing his coaching style and player relations after Wes left...

**CycloneTony** · 11-21-2009, 11:29 AM

He wouldn't of got picked up by anybody if it weren't for GMAC he would of been at some mid major scoring 20 points

**ChrisMWilliams** · 11-21-2009, 11:29 AM

Here's my take.

Parrish: The "What if" Game with Wes Johnson | Cyclone Fanatic

**bos** · 11-21-2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by CycloneTony

He wouldn't of got picked up by anybody if it weren't for GMAC he would of been at some mid major scoring 20 points

Thats what kills me. Someone gave him a chance and as soon as he got some recognition he bolted. Its almost as if he just needed to get that spotlight for his plans to move on.

**bos** · 11-21-2009, 11:31 AM

After a few years noone will care about WJ anymore. It just still stings a little now. We have plenty of seasons ahead with Kansas screwing us over in play that will help us forget. ;)

**CycloneTony** · 11-21-2009, 11:33 AM

Yeah me too

No Respect

**cyclonedave25** · 11-21-2009, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

He also admitted changing his coaching style and player relations after Wes left...

In other words, he might have softened up a little bit. For people with a weak spine, like Wes, they sometimes need to be coddled just a tad.
That being said, I'm happy he changed and seems to be relating to the players better.

**Tornado man** · 11-21-2009, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by cyclonenum1

This is clearly water under the bridge but what always baffled me is why so many on this site put 100% of the blame for his departure on WJ and totally exonerated GM in the matter.

Wesley was a very popular player with his teammates here - he's also very popular at Syracuse. That tells me something was amiss between GMac and Wesley that we don't know about.

**superfan** · 11-21-2009, 11:47 AM

Add to the "what if..."

What if Taggart hadn't transferred? We could have theoretically had Taggart, WJ, and Brackins in our frontcourt this year.

**bos** · 11-21-2009, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Tornado man

Wesley was a very popular player with his teammates here - he's also very popular at Syracuse. That tells me something was amiss between GMac and Wesley that we don't know about.

No ****, thats why he left. But it appears that the others were able to sac up and realize that McD might know something they dont.