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The real strength of the 2008-2009 Bulldog roster figures to be junior center Jarvis Varnado. Jarvis has shown the natural progression of a valuable college player regardless of position. Even by modest expectations, he figures to improve on his productive sophomore season where he assaulted the record books. In Varnado, Rick Stansbury has a legitimate All SEC performer and a definitive game changer. Any doubters should be pointed to archived broadcasts and told to pay special attention to the team's performances with and without "The Swat."
If Varnado is to continue his improvement, he should hope to pack on as much lean muscle as possible. He's used to playing within his light frame, but added strength and stamina can only make him better at holding his position on the blocks. Also at issue will be the expectation of offensive contribution. If the group at power forward isn't immediately productive then Varnado will have to become a 17-10-5 type player respective to scoring, rebounding, and blocking shots. He might be capable of that, but the big guy is obviously placing "Help Wanted" signs in the lockers of Brian Johnson, Romero Osby, and Elgin Bailey.
Speaking of Bailey, he's had a productive Summer in terms of basketball and is said to be a few pounds lighter for his second go round. Elgin is the perfect change of pace for resting Jarvis. He's a wide body, but he's quick for his size and very agressive. From a production standpoint, he might be overlooked. From a competitive standpoint he's going to be outstanding depth.-005
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Varnado- Shot Blocking Machine, offense improving
Lots of question marks. This season could be a pretty good one, or a rebuilding year.
Jarvis Varnado
Chuckie has just made it two for two on lottery picks love and lopez, in your eye baby.
Make that another one in your face brookie. I think we are going to miss chuck and his nba game.
Chuckie Rhodes show in the RMR. Mvp says hot rod. Did we appreciate chuck enough? YOu dont know what you have till its gone. Like your next breath. Thank you Jesus.
Charles Rhodes was/is very talented.
Mario Austin, Lawrence Roberts, Charles Rhodes, Others.
6'8 245,look at that speed, is that Labron out there. World class athlete. Yes he is a talent.
Let the big dawg out of the bag.
I would rather watch nancy lieberman!
How about Andrew Wommack!
What about the nuskin dancers?
You know, Ive alwaaaaaaaaaaaaaays been a Charles Rhodes fan!
I'd rather watch that chinaman,CHism, throw alley oops to scotty hopson. Adieu suckers!!!
Jessica Simpson is going to design dresses!
Ben Afleck is pregnant!
Scotty Hopson had a baby and called it Pearl!
I love my wife!
Stans has become an assistant coach with the warriors plans to sign outlaw,bender, and butler are in the works.
Hopson to play in Grease! Frankie Valli will sing rocky top. Tyler Smith and Chism become season ticket holders to the Mavs games.
Woody McCorvey was arrested for impersonating an awfensive coordinator.
He really is offensive!
Clifton Davis, man of God.
Candice Parker said its just a matter of time before someone windmill slams on the court. Maybe she meant windmill punches.
I think Mahorn helicoptored someone!
Have you enjoyed hijacking this thread?
yes
Jarvis Varnado is getting better and better, has big upside.
Arliss,
I enjoy coming to this site and discussing basketball. However, whoever the poster is that makes the multiple one sentence posts that often amount to gibberish has finally taken it over the top. Obviously there is no intent at any meaningful discussion. I would appreciate you finding a way to filter such individuals. Thanks.
captaindawg
The only way to date I've have figured to deal with this is to not allow anonymous and make all register who make comments. I appreciate all who comment on the blog, but if this happens again, all will have to register to comment. You don't get counted for posts on this website like other forums. Hope all enjoy and please, enough is enough.
Hey everyone/friends....God first. I often post on this site(including short posts, long posts, one sentence posts, multiple one sentence, ect.) and read posts of others. Lots/most of us aren't hi-jacking threads, ect. Also, Everyone that posts one sentence muliple posts ect. isn't this poster/these posters. Lots of us are working with the blog, ect. and will continue. More of us are working with the blog than not. Lets all work/keep working together. God is Love. Keep the Faith, God Bless.
jdelta033/jdelta022
Arliss....Things will be fine(God is Good), I'll do my part and so will others.
jdelta033/jdelta022
It's not a big deal. Although when I checked the blog today, as I do everyday, I was hoping that there was some serious discussion going on.
Kind of enjoyed the light-hearted banter though!
On a serious note, any news on Gordon or Rhodes chances of making the roster? I think Rhodes has the better chance and said so on this blog and others since last summer. I think the boy's got NBA talent.
I think Jamont's best shot at a professional career is Europe.
This could be Varnado's last season. The SWAT may very well have another banner year and we may find ourselves without our beloved Jarvis.
I have not registered out by there is really no reason for having not done it. I agree that it may be the best solution.
On Varnado, we have got to get someone in the first round of the NBA draft soon or I'm concerned that we may start seeing the effects on recruiting. That said, Varnado is probably going to be our best bet. He reminds me of Theo Ratcliff in that he, like Ratcliff, can do at least one thing very well.
captaindawg
More than a 1st rounder, we need to stay atop the SEC West, establish ourselves as consistent contenders for the overall SEC Championship, and improve our post season tournament performance.
I thought we did pretty well in all those areas this year and am very happy with the results.
Not bad for a STARKVILLE, MS SCHOOL in the middle of nowhere!
Jarvis Varnado is one of the top big men in college basketball, and has the talent to help carry Mississippi State a long way. A lot more people will know about this kid soon.
Also, Rick Stansbury and Co. have done and are contiuing to do a very good job. Mississippi State has a very good basketball program.
jdelta033,
coudn't agree more. I have had a blast watching Mississippi State Basketball over the past 8 years or so. Can't exactly say that about any other Mississippi State sport.
Keep'em comin' Rick and crew!
Is this valuejet or Aloha airlines?
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