CF is a man among boys.........

[claycohog]

As Long as JP can keep him on the floor we will have a legit shot to win every game on the remaining schedule.  Give kudos to Clarke, also.  Fortson is benefiting from the constant attention that Clarke gets.  Pel recruited Fortson and deserves credit for that just as he deserved the bashing when CF was not on the court.  Good job team as well as the head of the team.

[Karma]

Those on here who said Fortson wouldn't make a big difference when he came back couldn't have been more wrong.

[claycohog]

Those on here who said Fortson wouldn't make a big difference when he came back couldn't have been more wrong.

True.  Everyone's main concern was if he would ever come back.  Now that he has come back the difference is night and day.  Powell being on the floor helps also.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

He is a Milli among Vanilli

[fineswine]

Claycohog-my big concern would be is there anything out there regarding Fortson's status for next year?  I believe it was alluded to earlier that professional ball overseas could occur. If he is not around, well, he's the one player we can't replace.

[hawgsav1]

While he is a phenomenal talent and a great player, I'm a bit worried that we rely on him too much.  We've had to have Fortson have phenomenal games during the entire win streak for us to be successful.  I'd like to see all of our guards be successful due to the defense having to focus on Clarke or Fortson. 

I wonder if since the defenses are spending a lot of time on Clarke (e.g. sticking on his outside shoulder and not letting him get open) is allowing Fortson to penetrate at will.  If they start to focus on Fortson, maybe Clarke will start to get hot and fire up?

[claycohog]

Claycohog-my big concern would be is there anything out there regarding Fortson's status for next year?  I believe it was alluded to earlier that professional ball overseas could occur. If he is not around, well, he's the one player we can't replace.

He was talking about playing in Europe next year as late as last week.  Sounds as if the coaching staff need to pull a rabbit out of the hat (ala Michael Washington).  We'll see, that's a long ways away.

[M L (bassplayer)]

Kudos to Powell also. That kid is going to be really something. Makes you wonder where we would be if Pel hadn't landed him.

[fineswine]

He was talking about playing in Europe next year as late as last week.  Sounds as if the coaching staff need to pull a rabbit out of the hat (ala Michael Washington).  We'll see, that's a long ways away.

Thanks for the information. It will probably be a near impossible sell for Pel (and his worst nightmare I fear).

[code red]

Fortsen is best when the chips are down.  He took the game over after Washington went down.  Powell is playin his big o rear off too.  I filling somthing in my gut about this team.  Regaurdless if we go to the dance or not....I actually see improvement.

[Calling All Hogs]

Thanks for the information. It will probably be a near impossible sell for Pel (and his worst nightmare I fear).

I don't see why this is a tough sell. If CF came back next year and stayed out of trouble he would get a good look by the NBA.

[Pickled Pig]

If relying on him too much results in wins I'm good with it.

he is a phenomenal talent and a great player, I'm a bit worried that we rely on him too much.

[Beaverfever]

Fortson is a great college point guard but I doubt he'll ever get an NBA contract.  He'd get the majority of his shots tossed into the tenth row. 

[fineswine]

I don't see why this is a tough sell. If CF came back next year and stayed out of trouble he would get a good look by the NBA.

I understand your position, but given his troubled history here, pro ball pays better than the books so to speak.  Besides, the NBA will find you if you're worthy.

[Beaverfever]

I just don't see the NBA bending over backwards to get a 5-10 score first point guard with a below average shot. 

[Rocky Mountain Living]

I am not saying he is Chris Paul.  Chris Paul is worth the price of admission.  Chris doesn't have the best shot and is only two inches taller. 

I am just saying Courtney Fortson is worth the price of admission too

[sirhog]

Fortson is the man. We are so much better with him on court it is not even close. It also looks like he has worked on his shot a lot. He wants the ball in his hand in crunch time and has the confidence to deliver.

[The Boar War]

There are just a few players who seem to will their shots in.  Fortson seems to be one of those players.

[fred ziffel]

He certainly can elevate....

[hawgsav1]

If relying on him too much results in wins I'm good with it.

he is a phenomenal talent and a great player, I'm a bit worried that we rely on him too much.

So what happens when the opposing defense has a player who's good enough to defend CF and make him ineffective?  It's never good to be excessively reliant on one player.

[photoghog]

As Long as JP can keep him on the floor we will have a legit shot to win every game on the remaining schedule.  Give kudos to Clarke, also.  Fortson is benefiting from the constant attention that Clarke gets.  Pel recruited Fortson and deserves credit for that just as he deserved the bashing when CF was not on the court.  Good job team as well as the head of the team.

CF is a great player and I'm glad we have him, however, his defense is atrocious and lazy at times.  I was at the game yesterday and can't tell you the number of times that he was out of position allowing his man to shoot (and make) uncontested 3's.  I'll probably get slaughtered on here for not being on his jock, but a little defense would go a long way.

[k.c.hawg]

While he is a phenomenal talent and a great player, I'm a bit worried that we rely on him too much.  We've had to have Fortson have phenomenal games during the entire win streak for us to be successful.  I'd like to see all of our guards be successful due to the defense having to focus on Clarke or Fortson. 

I wonder if since the defenses are spending a lot of time on Clarke (e.g. sticking on his outside shoulder and not letting him get open) is allowing Fortson to penetrate at will.  If they start to focus on Fortson, maybe Clarke will start to get hot and fire up?

From yesterdays boxscore:

Rotnei Clark  12 pts 1 reb 1 a 1 st
Stef Welsh   11 pts 2 reb 2 a 2 st
Marc Britt      6 pts 5 reb 2 a 1 st
J Nobles        0 pts 0 reb 2 a 2 st
C Fortson    24 pts 10 reb 7a

Is this what you are refering to? In an 82 pt game for your guards to go fro 53 pts, 14 assists, 18 boards and 6 steals.... that is guard domination.

[rzrbackrob]

Fortson has a lot to work on.
He needs to be more under control, to improve his shot, passing more consistently, and stay out of trouble.
Two years of hard work could make a world of difference between a career overseas and a potential NBA contract.

His heart and determination during a game is not in question.

[jgphillips3]

If Fortson leaves, one of those four star guards that have signed better come in and be electric.

[Breems]

If Fortson leaves, one of those four star guards that have signed better come in and be electric.

I REALLY hope Fortson doesn't leave. 

[hawgsav1]

From yesterdays boxscore:

Rotnei Clark  12 pts 1 reb 1 a 1 st
Stef Welsh   11 pts 2 reb 2 a 2 st
Marc Britt      6 pts 5 reb 2 a 1 st
J Nobles        0 pts 0 reb 2 a 2 st
C Fortson    24 pts 10 reb 7a

Is this what you are refering to? In an 82 pt game for your guards to go fro 53 pts, 14 assists, 18 boards and 6 steals.... that is guard domination.

What happens to this if CF is rendered ineffective, or if one of the guards is rendered ineffective?

[ruarealhogfan]

I REALLY hope Fortson doesn't leave.

Fortson back would be huge next year...

[k.c.hawg]

What happens to this if CF is rendered ineffective, or if one of the guards is rendered ineffective?

My point is...the longer that CF is effective.....the more you will see boxscores like this. We got 29 pts of production from the other guards....I think this boxscore answers your question in the sense that even though CF had a big game we still got production from others. RC had some of the best looks he's had in weeks and several didn't fall. When teams work to take CF away it is going to create opportunities for others....in the Ole Miss game CF was held to 10 pts....had 6 assists...Wash had 22. Powell 19 and RC 18. Saturday we got 20 shots from our other guards...that is plenty...they made 5 3's and missed some good looks....CF had 7 assists. I think when a team does take him away he will distribute more and it is going to be up to others to knock down shots.

[Iwastherein1969]

simply put, Fortson IS our season....we are 0-8 in the SEC without his presence on the floor, guaranteed