Practice season heats up

It sounds like things are really heating up in the practice season. Some miscellaneous notes I've gathered from speaking with people in the loop lately...

* The Titans did not play particularly well in the scrimmage vs St. Francis Sunday. No surprise there as it was just 6 practices in, but nonetheless the squad didn't meet their own expectations. A bright spot, I've heard, was Edmond O'Callaghan who "had one of his best days as a Titan" according to one source.

* Everyone I talk to (Coach Rose, Coach Stein, Coach Jones, the players) raves on freshman Eluid Gonzalez. "He's going to be really good" is the typical statement. What incredible depth IWU has at the point-guard spot. And think, just two seasons ago in 2006-07 (Zach Freeman's senior year) the Titans couldn't find a single PG. Funny how quickly things change.

* Freshman Jordan Zimmer also continues to settle in and impress. Don't be surprised if the Delavan native ends up a major factor in the varsity picture this year. This kid is smart, works hards, and just knows how to play.

* Ryan Connolly (6-9/290) is a big dude by all accounts...really big.


Just a few odds and ends I've picked up lately. Check back in regularly now...we're getting to the good stuff.

- BQ