Hoops nugget I've heard from practice

[ChrisMWilliams]

Was making the rounds talking to some folks before last night's game and I asked specifically about Brady Ernst. I'm obviously not expecting much this year but I was curious about his future. The coaching staff seems pleasantly surprised about where he's at right now.

Here's the thing: Ernst is nowhere ready to play in the Big 12. He needs to bulk up to around 255 and frankly be mean out there.

Here's the good news: Ernst has fully embraced this role. In fact, the coaches have had to tone him down during practice so doesn't rough up guys like Niang and McKay.

Is this good news? I'd say so. Only because Ernst will never be Georges Niang, right? But if he's 100 percent on board to be the "don't go in the middle" tough guy, that's fantastic. It's a role that needs filled down the road.

 

[CyFan61]

It's a roll that needs filled down the road.

Sounds like Brady should be eating some filled rolls

 

[jbindm]

Nice. He can be our new Edozie. Whar' Brady?!

 

[Althetuna]

I like the sound of that. We need some Bill Lambeer attitude down low.

 

[Cy$]

Nice. He can be our new Edozie. Whar' Brady?!

Whar' Ernst

 

[brokenloginagain]

for a freshman, brady already looks like he's a strong dude.

 

[Erik4Cy]

I fully expect him to be a combination between Ernst Brun and Tom Brady.

 

[tim_redd]

Somebody needs to steal his cow.

 

[klamath632]

I cannot believe I fell for CW's click bait again!

 

[CarlHungus]

Was making the rounds talking to some folks before last night's game and I asked specifically about Brady Ernst. I'm obviously not expecting much this year but I was curious about his future. The coaching staff seems pleasantly surprised about where he's at right now.

Here's the thing: Ernst is nowhere ready to play in the Big 12. He needs to bulk up to around 255 and frankly be mean out there.

Here's the good news: Ernst has fully embraced this role. In fact, the coaches have had to tone him down during practice so doesn't rough up guys like Niang and McKay.

Is this good news? I'd say so. Only because Ernst will never be Georges Niang, right? But if he's 100 percent on board to be the "don't go in the middle" tough guy, that's fantastic. It's a role that needs filled down the road. Mark my words, he will be the next Jared Homan.

This is how I read it

 

[LindenCy]

This is how I read it

 

[jsb]

I was pleasantly surprised at how he looked out there last night. I don't expect anything from him this year, but he didn't look like he completely didn't belong on the court last night.

 

[baagoe]

Is it just me or does Ernst look heavier than the 215 he's listed at?

 

[cyclonespiker33]

Is it just me or does Ernst look heavier than the 215 he's listed at?

He seems well built. Not much fat on his body which could account for the lower weight.

 

[acgclone]

He's muscular and has a decent frame. He also seems to move around fairly well. I would expect he can contribute next year, and factor into the starting line up the season after that.

 

[Rabbuk]

Will he be that guy on Oklahoma with the tribal tattoos?

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Georges needs to show him the pre-skinny Georges diet.

 

[BoxsterCy]

for a freshman, brady already looks like he's a strong dude.

This. He looked pretty solidly built last night. All the talk of gaining weight etc seems odd to me after seeing him. He's no skinny stick man.

 

[baagoe]

Will he be that guy on Oklahoma with the tribal tattoos?

No Ernst makes wide open layups

 

[Cydar]

No Ernst makes wide open layups

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