Comments on: Chris Jent's road from Ohio State to the Cavs http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/mcmanamon/2009/03/17/chris-jents-road-from-ohio-state-to-the-cavs/ Musings on the world of sports Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: alan t. http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/mcmanamon/2009/03/17/chris-jents-road-from-ohio-state-to-the-cavs/comment-page-1/#comment-2541 alan t. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:00:15 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/mcmanamon/?p=1587#comment-2541 I think it's all in James' mind. Like one of those wackier chiropractors who gets a strong testimonial from a "healed" patient, despite really doing nothing to heal him. Jent really isn't helping James, per se, other than having a guy to lean on. If they both want to believe otherwise, fine, but it's not going to make it true. No different than when James went through that goofy period kissing his wrists at the free throw line. James' gifted talents and his work ethic alone have made him a better and more confident shooter. Jent as a coach has nothing to do with it. Why do I say this? Because Jent is a lefty. As a lifelong southpaw since the mid-1800s, I can tell you with 100% certainty that lefties and righties do not mix. We cannot learn a specific technique from you, you cannot learn a specific technique from us. It's like trying to turn a gay guy straight. Sorry, ain't gonna happen. I think it's all in James' mind. Like one of those wackier chiropractors who gets a strong testimonial from a "healed" patient, despite really doing nothing to heal him.

Jent really isn't helping James, per se, other than having a guy to lean on. If they both want to believe otherwise, fine, but it's not going to make it true. No different than when James went through that goofy period kissing his wrists at the free throw line. James' gifted talents and his work ethic alone have made him a better and more confident shooter. Jent as a coach has nothing to do with it.

Why do I say this? Because Jent is a lefty. As a lifelong southpaw since the mid-1800s, I can tell you with 100% certainty that lefties and righties do not mix. We cannot learn a specific technique from you, you cannot learn a specific technique from us. It's like trying to turn a gay guy straight. Sorry, ain't gonna happen.

]]> By: drew http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/mcmanamon/2009/03/17/chris-jents-road-from-ohio-state-to-the-cavs/comment-page-1/#comment-2536 drew Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:41:10 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/mcmanamon/?p=1587#comment-2536 Chris Jent, along with Jay Burson, are forever in my mind and heart when I think of Buckeyes basketball (along with JJ and Dennis Hopson). Thanks Pat, awesome stuff. Chris Jent, along with Jay Burson, are forever in my mind and heart when I think of Buckeyes basketball (along with JJ and Dennis Hopson).

Thanks Pat, awesome stuff.

]]> By: terje http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/mcmanamon/2009/03/17/chris-jents-road-from-ohio-state-to-the-cavs/comment-page-1/#comment-2529 terje Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:51:06 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/mcmanamon/?p=1587#comment-2529 i can tell the difference with lebron's shot. it's still off-kilter a lot but last night i saw lebron stroke a 3 with perfect form. straight up and down, no scissor kick. i can tell the difference with lebron's shot. it's still off-kilter a lot but last night i saw lebron stroke a 3 with perfect form. straight up and down, no scissor kick.

]]> By: Darnel Valentine http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/mcmanamon/2009/03/17/chris-jents-road-from-ohio-state-to-the-cavs/comment-page-1/#comment-2528 Darnel Valentine Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:25:29 +0000 http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/mcmanamon/?p=1587#comment-2528 Good link Pat, this is a great read. Just one of the many stories the national media ignore (or don't know about) in their lust for LBJ to leave. I know every athlete has their special personal coaches they're attached to (I recall Manny wanted the club house attendant to go to Boston with him) but Lebron James is far more loyal than most with his friends and others he respects. Its because of these reasons Cavs fans should not fret about Mr James leaving town. Oh and the fact that the Cavs can pay him more than anyone else helps too. Good link Pat, this is a great read. Just one of the many stories the national media ignore (or don't know about) in their lust for LBJ to leave. I know every athlete has their special personal coaches they're attached to (I recall Manny wanted the club house attendant to go to Boston with him) but Lebron James is far more loyal than most with his friends and others he respects.

Its because of these reasons Cavs fans should not fret about Mr James leaving town.

Oh and the fact that the Cavs can pay him more than anyone else helps too.

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