New foreign commit - Giorgos Tsalmpouris

[NorthCyd]

He measures at 7'1, but his neck is so long, that in reality or from a functional standpoint he is really like a 6'9 guy. His wing span is actually shorter than Nader and McKay. But what the heck, if he has skills and can play is the main thing anyway.

This is so dumb it hurts.

 

[Wesley]

What is his wingspan? He may still be growing some.

 

[ILikeCy]

He measures at 7'1, but his neck is so long, that in reality or from a functional standpoint he is really like a 6'9 guy. His wing span is actually shorter than Nader and McKay. But what the heck, if he has skills and can play is the main thing anyway.

I think you're trying to make a point about his "standing reach" measurement, but too much fail got in the way.

 

[CTTB78]

Thinking the same thing. It was embarrassing. Peterson practically apologizing to the kid for landing in Ames, and then trying to find out why he didn't turn pro, and assuming he'll be gone after 1-2 seasons

I felt sorry for the kid. If this was his first exposure to the local press, he had to wonder why was he getting peppered by Peterson with such odd questions.

 

[Dandy]

He measures at 7'1, but his neck is so long, that in reality or from a functional standpoint he is really like a 6'9 guy. His wing span is actually shorter than Nader and McKay. But what the heck, if he has skills and can play is the main thing anyway.

Whenever someone says something stupid about GT we should always reply "Just cayin" instead of "Just sayin'."

 

[Deleted member 6804]

Strength Coach and food service have their work cut out for them success there and with the Fred factor it's a project worth taking on.

 

[CornFedIABoy]

Strength Coach and food service have their work cut out for them success there and with the Fred factor it's a project worth taking on.

A standard American diet will put plenty of mass on him this fall. It's up to the S&C staff to make sure that mass is the right kind.

 

[CycloneErik]

I guess it's good that Peterson didn't ask why his hair doesn't look like Travolta's.

 

[Dandy]

I guess it's good that Peterson didn't ask why his hair doesn't look like Travolta's.

Or why his genetics gave him such a long neck...

 

[brett108]

He measures at 7'1, but his neck is so long, that in reality or from a functional standpoint he is really like a 6'9 guy. His wing span is actually shorter than Nader and McKay. But what the heck, if he has skills and can play is the main thing anyway.

Did you sneak into his dorm with a tape measure?

 

[jbindm]

He measures at 7'1, but his neck is so long, that in reality or from a functional standpoint he is really like a 6'9 guy. His wing span is actually shorter than Nader and McKay. But what the heck, if he has skills and can play is the main thing anyway.

This post made me laugh. Maybe he should grow an afro so he can be listed at 7'5 in the program. Sure, seven or eight inches of that height is hair and neck but man, can that kid play.

 

[Dandy]

 

[ISUCY23]

He has small hands

 

[Cydwinder]

He has small hands

And pointy elbows.

 

[Guetterdone1]

He looks like he still brings a lunch box with lunchables and Juicy Juice inside to school.

 

[Mtowncyclone13]

guy's arm looks like one of those sticky gel hands you buy in a .25 vending machine. huge. or the words of my coworker, "Uge"

 

[JP4CY]

He looks like he still brings a lunch box with lunchables and Juicy Juice inside to school.

Reminds me of a skinny/tall Gordon Hayward (who can ball).

 

[Dandy]

guy's arm looks like one of those sticky gel hands you buy in a .25 vending machine. huge. or the words of my coworker, "Uge"

 

[LindenCy]

He looks like he still brings a lunch box with lunchables and Juicy Juice inside to school.

To be fair, this sounds like a good lunch.

 

[Chitowncy]

I urge you guys to stop with this kind of stuff. The things many people in this thread are saying could be construed as ridiculing / mocking this new Cyclone. Why make fun of his arms, or claim that he still brings lunchables to school? He is a Cyclone and doesn't deserve this mockery.

I recognize many of you don't believe it is mockery, and probably think your sarcasm / humor is all in good fun. But, just imagine how an 18 (I guess I assume Giorgos is 18) years old kid from Greece perceives these comments? He might be reading them and can't see the sarcasm; so why take the risk. Would you say these things to his face?

I would ask you stop making fun of his immutable characteristics like this just in case he reads these boards. I imagine (actually, I'm pretty certain) many of you have never been public figures. You don't know how damaging your anonymous message board comments can be. Therefore, act on the side of caution and don't make them. I hope you all will take my comments in stride as I do enjoy reading the entertaining / informative posts that many of you make.

Rant over.