Steve Risley interview

[dbmhoosier]

It's also been said that he shot fireballs from his eyes and bolts of lightening from his arce.

 

[abraxis]

Poor kid had the worst case of chest and back acne I ever saw.

Did you get your dermatology degree from IU?

 

[mushroomgod_1]

I seriously doubt IU lands 3 or more players by the end of this week, or next week. I'd definately like to see it though!

Posters on other sites are saying that Risley misheard.....that others present on the call dispute his version of what was said. Risley never was the sharpest blade.

 

[HillzHoozier]

Posters on other sites are saying that Risley misheard.....that others present on the call dispute his version of what was said. Risley never was the sharpest blade.

Risley's co-host had to correct him a few times in the video. Not sure his story is bulletproof but his enthusiasm seems authentic.

 

[Cavanagh]

d. Risley never was the sharpest blade.

That came across crystal clear.

 

[abraxis]

My dad always said that McGinnis was the best football player that the state has ever produced.

He was all-state in both basketball and football. It was said at the time, at 6’8” he would have been one helluva good wide receiver in college and later pros.

 

[kmathum]

He was all-state in both basketball and football. It was said at the time, at 6’8” he would have been one helluva good wide receiver in college and later pros.

He was so gifted he would have made All American in any sport he chose.

 

[hookyIU1990]

I'm still cringing from the Royal Classic keyboard that dude was using throughout.

 

[Cavanagh]

I'm still cringing from the Royal Classic keyboard that dude was using throughout.

Hittin those keys like me on a bong.

 

[abraxis]

He was so gifted he would have made All American in any sport he chose.

It was said he never lifted a weight in his life. At 6’8” and quick with broad shoulders in support of well-defined biceps seemingly chiseled by a fine craftsman, Big George played as if a man toying against pubescent boys. His physical presence commanded attention, drawing eyes, especially those of maturing young ladies secretly harboring darker fantasies.

It’s a shame he didn’t play one more season of college ball. It would have been the inaugural season in the Hall and a still-wet-behind-the-ears, Bob Knight, as coach. George’s IU team had pretty much free rein under the easy-going Lou Watson, much like the style of Mike Woodson. His high school buddy, Steve Downey, handled the change in coaching styles well. I like to think George would have, too, but we’ll never know, much like the wonder of Bob Knight coaching Larry Bird. It’s one of the many ”what ifs” collected in the scavenger hunt of life, the twists and turns that never straighten out.

 

[ulrey]

It was said he never lifted a weight in his life. At 6’8” and quick with broad shoulders in support of well-defined biceps seemingly chiseled by a fine craftsman, Big George played as if a man toying against pubescent boys. His physical presence commanded attention, drawing eyes, especially those of maturing young ladies secretly harboring darker fantasies.

It’s a shame he didn’t play one more season of college ball. It would have been the inaugural season in the Hall and a still-wet-behind-the-ears, Bob Knight, as coach. George’s IU team had pretty much free rein under the easy-going Lou Watson, much like the style of Mike Woodson. His high school buddy, Steve Downey, handled the change in coaching styles well. I like to think George would have, too, but we’ll never know, much like the wonder of Bob Knight coaching Larry Bird. It’s one of the many ”what ifs” collected in the scavenger hunt of life, the twists and turns that never straighten out.

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

It was said he never lifted a weight in his life. At 6’8” and quick with broad shoulders in support of well-defined biceps seemingly chiseled by a fine craftsman, Big George played as if a man toying against pubescent boys. His physical presence commanded attention, drawing eyes, especially those of maturing young ladies secretly harboring darker fantasies.

It’s a shame he didn’t play one more season of college ball. It would have been the inaugural season in the Hall and a still-wet-behind-the-ears, Bob Knight, as coach. George’s IU team had pretty much free rein under the easy-going Lou Watson, much like the style of Mike Woodson. His high school buddy, Steve Downey, handled the change in coaching styles well. I like to think George would have, too, but we’ll never know, much like the wonder of Bob Knight coaching Larry Bird. It’s one of the many ”what ifs” collected in the scavenger hunt of life, the twists and turns that never straighten out.

Yep! That Downing & McGinnis frontcourt under Knight could have been up their with the Pritchard & Tabor combo in CTC's first year!

 

[.Gerdis]

It’s one of the many ”what ifs” collected in the scavenger hunt of life, the twists and turns that never straighten out.

Thank you for that.

Our individuality is all, all, that we have. There are those who barter it for security, those who repress it for what they believe is the betterment of the whole society, but blessed in the twinkle of the morning star is the one who nurtures it and rides it in, in grace and love and wit, from peculiar station to peculiar station along life's bittersweet route. (Jitterbug Perfume)

 

[kkott]

especially those of maturing young ladies secretly harboring darker fantasies.

Dude, what's wrong with you? Doesn't sound like it was just young ladies.

 

[CriticArisen]

Heard of wittman couldn’t pick him out of a lineup.

Braden should never be compared to Zeke. Saw him play for the pistons. Pretty good.

To: Hoosier Huddle

Zeke was a workplace predator.

Regards,
zeke

(Poor girl has too many irons in the fire and trying to help her keep up. So many allegations so little time.)

 

[trailrunner]

George McGinnis, also 6'8", played football too. Man I wish I could have been his qb. He played tight end & you could throw him a quick look-in pass or flare and he would drag half the defense down the field with him. Rack up those easy passing yards!
Besides playing for an undefeated state championship basketball team, his football team also won state and he was a three-time Parade all-american in football!

Can you imagine being the free safety and seeing that man rumbling at full speed right at you?

 

[trailrunner]

He was all-state in both basketball and football. It was said at the time, at 6’8” he would have been one helluva good wide receiver in college and later pros.

Tight end

 

[trailrunner]

Yep! That Downing & McGinnis frontcourt under Knight could have been up there with the Pritchard & Tabor combo in CTC's first year!

If McGinnis had stayed to play for Knight IU would have beaten UCLA and Walton.

 

[Spirito76]

If McGinnis had stayed to play for Knight IU would have beaten UCLA and Walton.

I think easily too. Walton could not stop Downing alone. I believe they both had for fouls on a key play at the end. Downing curled around the right elbow, got the ball and went up for a shot. Walton collided with him so of course it was an offensive foul on Downing.
Then again, my brain has been through a lot since then and my memory may be off.

 

[CriticArisen]

Amazing that McGinnis and Downing were on the same high school team. The numbers are against having two skilled players of that size on the same team.

I asked some time ago but no response-are Wayne Pack (the pt guard for that Indy Washington team) and Nijel Pack related. Maybe like grandfather or great uncle.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

If McGinnis had stayed to play for Knight IU would have beaten UCLA and Walton.

and Gilbert

 

[steelyvan]

I think easily too. Walton could not stop Downing alone. I believe they both had for fouls on a key play at the end. Downing curled around the right elbow, got the ball and went up for a shot. Walton collided with him so of course it was an offensive foul on Downing.
Then again, my brain has been through a lot since then and my memory may be off.

that bad call still pisses me off.

 

[Spirito76]

Amazing that McGinnis and Downing were on the same high school team. The numbers are against having two skilled players of that size on the same team.

I asked some time ago but no response-are Wayne Pack (the pt guard for that Indy Washington team) and Nijel Pack related. Maybe like grandfather or great uncle.

Nijel played for Lawrence Central & was born in 2001 while Wayne obviously played for Washington & was born in 1950. So a 24-yr-old vs 75-yr-old makes it a little unlikely for a direct link but they could be related. I've never heard about a link in all my travels though.
This is starting to bring back some bad memories. We were picked as the team who could upset Washington in their 1969 title run and they barely beat us 87-41 for the regional title. Ugh. Time to go out and chase some kids off my lawn (rocks).

 

[CriticArisen]

Nijel played for Lawrence Central & was born in 2001 while Wayne obviously played for Washington & was born in 1950. So a 24-yr-old vs 75-yr-old makes it a little unlikely for a direct link but they could be related. I've never heard about a link in all my travels though.
This is starting to bring back some bad memories. We were picked as the team who could upset Washington in their 1969 title run and they barely beat us 87-41 for the regional title. Ugh. Time to go out and chase some kids off my lawn (rocks).

Thank you for the answer and yes I can understand the disappointment of getting smoked that badly when thinking an upset was possible. But then it was by one of the best in IHSAA history, actually an honor to get smoked by that team.

 

[IUgradman]

So I guess there won’t be 4-5 roster additions by the end of the week.

 

[kmathum]

So I guess there won’t be 4-5 roster additions by the end of the week.

Can't you just relax and see what this guy puts on the floor in November?