Parades, Bricks, and Other Links
We apologize for the lack of posts lately. We were enjoying time with family and friends and hope you were doing the same. Here are a few links to catch you up on things you might have missed.
JMU hoops is struggling at putting the ball in the basket. Yes, it’s a rebuilding year and yes, the Dukes are missing Semenov and Nation. They’ve lost four straight though and currently shooting 21.6% from three point range. That’s good for 350th best in the country. Out of 351 teams (LOL Miami). They shot 30% from the field and went 0-16 from behind the arc in Saturday’s loss to Richmond.
Kenny Brooks and the ladies saw their dreams for a perfect season come to an end with a loss to Mississippi State. They then dropped another one to Wright State courtesy of a three pointer at the buzzer. (Mental note: see if girl from Wright State can be the three point threat the guys need in Semenov’s absence.)
The Marching Royal Dukes and Dukettes made all of JMU proud with their performance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Plenty of coverage here, here, and here (with video). JMU was even trending on Twitter.
Curt Newsome isn’t taking any chances now that his boss, Mickey Matthews has been let go. He reached out to Emory & Henry to express his interest in the school’s head coaching position.
Jeff Bourne explains it pretty clearly. Mickey Matthews was let go because JMU expected more wins. He also plays the cards close to his vest regarding the FBS elephant in the room.
Matt Brady offered a scholarship to a 6’8″ scorer who’s mom is a Duke. Bring it home for your alma mater mom.
And finally, there was some sad news. JMU alum, member of the 2004 National Championship team, and World’s Strongest Man competitor Mike Jenkins passed away in his sleep last week. R.I.P. Mike.
SO sad about Mike. I would always see that guy around campus and he was always smiling at people even though he looked so tough. Hate to hear that.
Thanks for the time and effort you guys have put into your blog, keeping us hardcore fans informed and entertained. Many thank yous!
Re: JMU Men’s Basketball – seems like Brady over recruited and over committed to the same position. Several of these guys have the same size and abilities. Nice to get a little bigger, but it is also obvious that they have gotten slower and can’t shoot.
Also it doesn’t take a genius to realize to attack at 3-2 defense from the edges. How many 3 pointers are you going to allow before you change that defense?
Thanks for the kind words bulldog. We really appreciate it.
Xerk, I’m trying to stay positive about hoops, but the poor shooting really has me concerned. Hopefully it’s just an early season slump.