The NEW Official Thread of the Augustana Vikings

[DapperDan]

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I'm at the point where I just want a decision to get made one way or the other.

With this much chatter its going to happen. Just a matter of when. Thanks for the memories.

[MrAugustana]

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Nothing really new in this about a possible D1 move:

http://www.keloland.com/news/article...itter_keloland

I'm at the point where I just want a decision to get made one way or the other.

[laker]

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Nothing really new in this about a possible D1 move:

http://www.keloland.com/news/article...itter_keloland

[vikingfaithful]

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Does anyone have information on the Levi Jansen situation? He signed with AU with a lot of fanfare as a future great player. What is his injury and will he ever play again? Thanks.

[Guest69]

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Looks like 6'8" 2017 PF Tyler Riemersma is transferring to Augustana from Navy. He is a very good player. Extremely skilled inside and outside. Will likely play significant minutes next year. Will also help with Aggie transition from D2 to D1.

Wary of a young man's commitment if he welshes on his contract to serve his country. Someone has to protect my right to unemployment checks.

[Moorhead123]

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Didn't realize Riemersma averaged 10 minutes per game with Navy. While his stats weren't necessarily mind-blowing, that's pretty solid experience to be getting as a true freshman. Seems like a lot of D1 transfers come in after primarily (or exclusively) riding the bench for a season or two. Looking forward to seeing how he can contribute for 3 years as a Viking.

I have scene him play numerous times in high school. Will be a terrific D2 player.

[MrAugustana]

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You can leave the USNA in the first two years without obligation to serve. At the start of the third year, midshipmen sign a "2 for 7" agreement obligating them to complete the final two years of the academy and five years of active service.

Whew. Last thing we need is to give simple as a $3 bill any extra material to work with...

[MrAugustana]

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Didn't realize Riemersma averaged 10 minutes per game with Navy. While his stats weren't necessarily mind-blowing, that's pretty solid experience to be getting as a true freshman. Seems like a lot of D1 transfers come in after primarily (or exclusively) riding the bench for a season or two. Looking forward to seeing how he can contribute for 3 years as a Viking.

[GrifFan]

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Once a young man makes a commitment to the Navy, I thought you are there for a certain amount of time and cannot just leave after 2 years.

You can leave the USNA in the first two years without obligation to serve. At the start of the third year, midshipmen sign a "2 for 7" agreement obligating them to complete the final two years of the academy and five years of active service.

[vikingfaithful]

Re: The NEW Official Thread of the Augustana Vikings

Looks like 6'8" 2017 PF Tyler Riemersma is transferring to Augustana from Navy. He is a very good player. Extremely skilled inside and outside. Will likely play significant minutes next year. Will also help with Aggie transition from D2 to D1.

Once a young man makes a commitment to the Navy, I thought you are there for a certain amount of time and cannot just leave after 2 years.

[MrAugustana]

Re: The NEW Official Thread of the Augustana Vikings

Looks like 6'8" 2017 PF Tyler Riemersma is transferring to Augustana from Navy. He is a very good player. Extremely skilled inside and outside. Will likely play significant minutes next year. Will also help with Aggie transition from D2 to D1.

Interesting. Sounds like a solid player to bring in. If he and Dykman can complement each other down low, that could make for a decent frontcourt.

[Augieholic]

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Augie will be better than you think next year. Many of these young guys will be able to contribute early.

If Tom guides a team that has a one player (Andy Kerkman) with two or more years of NSIC experience to a winning record he deserves all of the Coach of the Year awards.

[Moorhead123]

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He was 0-5 on 3s at Navy but based on your "extremely skilled inside and outside" comment (and his adequate 76% FT) Im guessing he has the ability to hit the three with some consistency.

Assuming Tyler is better than Hanson/Kerkman/Behrends that gives Augie this roster:

AJ Plitzuweit/Jameson Bryan/Tayt Vincent at the point
Matt Cartwright/Dylan LeBrun/Eric Tiedman/Zac Stevenson on the wing
Michael Schaefer at the 3/4
Adam Dykman/Tyker Riemersma/Trevor Hanson/Bodey Behrens/Andy Kerkman down low.

Texas Tom hasnt undertaken a rebuild of this magnitude since his first few seasons at Augie. Then again the disappointment of last year's squad clearly showed that starting over was the correct move. As currently constructed that roster has a lot of potential in a couple years but probably in the range of 10ish wins next year.

Augie will be better than you think next year. Many of these young guys will be able to contribute early.

[Augieholic]

Re: The NEW Official Thread of the Augustana Vikings

Looks like 6'8" 2017 PF Tyler Riemersma is transferring to Augustana from Navy. He is a very good player. Extremely skilled inside and outside. Will likely play significant minutes next year. Will also help with Aggie transition from D2 to D1.

He was 0-5 on 3s at Navy but based on your "extremely skilled inside and outside" comment (and his adequate 76% FT) Im guessing he has the ability to hit the three with some consistency.

Assuming Tyler is better than Hanson/Kerkman/Behrends that gives Augie this roster:

AJ Plitzuweit/Jameson Bryan/Tayt Vincent at the point
Matt Cartwright/Dylan LeBrun/Eric Tiedman/Zac Stevenson on the wing
Michael Schaefer at the 3/4
Adam Dykman/Tyker Riemersma/Trevor Hanson/Bodey Behrens/Andy Kerkman down low.

Texas Tom hasnt undertaken a rebuild of this magnitude since his first few seasons at Augie. Then again the disappointment of last year's squad clearly showed that starting over was the correct move. As currently constructed that roster has a lot of potential in a couple years but probably in the range of 10ish wins next year.

[Moorhead123]

Re: The NEW Official Thread of the Augustana Vikings

Looks like 6'8" 2017 PF Tyler Riemersma is transferring to Augustana from Navy. He is a very good player. Extremely skilled inside and outside. Will likely play significant minutes next year. Will also help with Aggie transition from D2 to D1.