Comments on: Why can’t Derick Nelson make free throws?

By: joker

joker — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:03:42 +0000

EMU was their home opener & season opener. if youre going to mention larry going 4-18, then you should also mention he sat out last year due to transfering from st. johns.

By: Williford

Williford — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:45:56 +0000

Well first off, no it wasn’t their first game. They had 2 (I believe) pre-season games before Eastern Michigan. Secondly, I was merely pointing out that if he had made his shots, they would have won that game. A few guys stood out but even Larry Wright went 4-18 from the court and 0-9 from behind the arc. I wasn’t trying to single him out. I assure you that it was a team loss. I’m aware of Nelson’s accolades. But he missed maybe 5 or 6 lay-ups. Is there really an excuse for that? Again, I’m NOT singling him out. Everyone missed lay-ups. He was simply just an example.

By: OUFan

OUFan — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:40:26 +0000

While I dont attend Oakland University, I’m a fan of the school’s athletic department – particularly the basketball team and the solid play by Derick Nelson. For starters, THE TEAM lost against Eastern Michigan… you cannot blame the entire loss on one player alone. And while Nelson could stand to work on his free throws… who couldnt? He was out for an entire year due to his foot injury so naturally, its going to take time for him to get back into the swing of things. Wasnt the game against EMU their first game? Lets take a look at the most recent game that they played on 11/25 against Kansas. They lost there as well but Derick had 19 points, made 3 of 4 of his free throws and made 4 of 5 3-pointers attempted. And remember: Nelson is only the second player in the Division I era to surpass 1,000 points and 600 rebounds (as quoted by ESPN) so lets not talk about how Nelson “lost it for the team” but focus on how he’s improving his game constantly and truly shows his skill continously.

By: Williford

Williford — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:42:15 +0000

I attend Oakland University. In a recent game against Eastern Michigan, if Nelson would have made his free throws, we would have won the game. I just don’t understand how he misses so many.