Josh Hairston update

[dukechem]

Our local newspaper had an article today about several local graduates and what they're doing these days. Josh Hairston is mentioned several times.

http://www.fredericksburg.com/fls/ar...7c41d2f36.html

It seems he's been quite the world traveler and has taken advantage of his opportunities.

One interesting comment from the article: "The 6-foot-8 Hairston acknowledged that he put on too much weight at Duke to fill the role of a bruiser and that hindered the mobility he demonstrated in high school. He said he’s slowly getting back to the agile performer he was before entering Duke."

[OldPhiKap]

One interesting comment from the article: "The 6-foot-8 Hairston acknowledged that he put on too much weight at Duke to fill the role of a bruiser and that hindered the mobility he demonstrated in high school. He said he’s slowly getting back to the agile performer he was before entering Duke."

Funny, happened to me at Duke too.

Love Josh, hope he is doing well. Kid worked his butt off for us.

[subzero02]

Our local newspaper had an article today about several local graduates and what they're doing these days. Josh Hairston is mentioned several times.

http://www.fredericksburg.com/fls/ar...7c41d2f36.html

It seems he's been quite the world traveler and has taken advantage of his opportunities.

One interesting comment from the article: "The 6-foot-8 Hairston acknowledged that he put on too much weight at Duke to fill the role of a bruiser and that hindered the mobility he demonstrated in high school. He said he’s slowly getting back to the agile performer he was before entering Duke."

Boozer probably played at too heavy a weight when he was at Duke. When he declared for the draft, he quickly went from 280 to 260 and was able to display more agility and explosivenes off the floor. A perceived lack of athleticism likely led to his fall to the 2nd round. Fortunately for Boozer, things worked out better for him from a financial standpoint as a 2nd round pick because he was able to sign a new contract after his second NBA season.

[ipatent]

Funny, happened to me at Duke too.

Wasn't the unlimited ice cream bars at the East Campus dining hall. was it?

[OldPhiKap]

Wasn't the unlimited ice cream bars at the East Campus dining hall. was it?

That, beer on points, and pizza delivery on points.

Basically, it was points that made me gain weight.

[ipatent]

That, beer on points, and pizza delivery on points.

Basically, it was points that made me gain weight.

There was a glitch in the system in the early 80s, you could save your points and buy a whole keg from Duke.

I had friends who lost weight on the point plan.

[Billy Dat]

That "Duke asked me to put on too much muscle" claim has been made by several players, I first remember it with Chris Burgess.

[OldPhiKap]

That "Duke asked me to put on too much muscle" claim has been made by several players, I first remember it with Chris Burgess.

We've gone from "Duke can't develop big men" to "Duke overdevelops big men"

[flyingdutchdevil]

That "Duke asked me to put on too much muscle" claim has been made by several players, I first remember it with Chris Burgess.

With Hairston, I believe it. He was soooooo slow as an upperclassman and just didn't have the agility to guard quicker players or the size to guard 5s. We was a rare "tweener" in college (tweeners are usually reserved for the NBA draft/NBA. College is flexible enough that you usually aren't stuck between two positions).

[wk2109]

With Hairston, I believe it. He was soooooo slow as an upperclassman and just didn't have the agility to guard quicker players or the size to guard 5s. We was a rare "tweener" in college (tweeners are usually reserved for the NBA draft/NBA. College is flexible enough that you usually aren't stuck between two positions).

It's funny now to remember that senior Josh replaced sophomore Amile in the starting lineup early in the 13-14 season as a defensive upgrade. Imagine how that team could have done with a senior or 5th-year Amile in the middle, or even a 5th-year Marshall. Some people would probably think of Jabari more fondly.

[jimsumner]

I saw Hairston in the Duke locker room after a game last season and the transformation was stunning. He looked 30 pounds lighter than when he played at Duke.

Nick Horvath may have had the most dramatic weight-gain of this type. He came to Duke as a mobile, 205-pound combo forward and left as a 265-pound post player, with limited mobility.

Jay Bilas bulked up to 245 as a junior, which led to knee surgery. He dropped back to about 225 or so as a senior.

Then again, we can come up with numerous examples of weight gains that benefited the individuals and the team.

[Furniture]

How much of it is the college 'freshman 15'?

[4Gen]

Funny, happened to me at Duke too.

Heat makes things expand. I'm not fat. I'm just hot.

[OldPhiKap]

Heat makes things expand. I'm not fat. I'm just hot.

Genius response. I'm going to steal that one, next time Mrs. OPK asks if a pair of pants makes her butt look fat.

"No honey, it looks hot"

I think I can almost get away with that.

[Dukehky]

Might be one of the nicest players Duke has ever had.

Doesn't hurt to be Kyrie's best friend either. That can get you places.

[Indoor66]

Genius response. I'm going to steal that one, next time Mrs. OPK asks if a pair of pants makes her butt look fat.

"No honey, it looks hot"

I think I can almost get away with that.

The operative word being "almost".

[devildeac]

Genius response. I'm going to steal that one, next time Mrs. OPK asks if a pair of pants makes her butt look fat.

"No honey, it looks hot"

I think I can almost get away with that.

What's it worth to you that I NOT mention that to her when I meet her?

[devildeac]

That, beer on points, and pizza delivery on points.

Basically, it was points that made me gain weight.

Million Food Points (Adapted from Barenaked Ladies)-Rhythm & Blue

From their Lights Out and on the Floor CD (about 2001)-not engineered/mixed by moonpie23

I'd post a video but can't locate it anywhere on their site or youtube.

[lotusland]

Wonder if that extra weight hindered his jump shot. I enjoyed Josh's time and effort and contribution at Duke. I made the assumption when his class came to Duke that Josh might be a poor man's Harrison Barnes based on his listed size at the time. He never really showed much ability to play on the wing though so maybe a solid 6'7 bruiser was the best role for him at Duke.

[Reilly]

... Basically, it was points that made me gain weight.

Chicken marsala, a bread basket, and three St. Pauli Girls at the Oak Room was fine dining back in the day. Hell, it still is.