Ogolo

[tjb82671]

Is he going to come back next year? Was he redshirted? He could be another outside threat next year to compliment a big front line (Ola, Adam and 7-0 Frosh).

[euphoenix99]

I believe he was a medical redshirt this year. I read somewhere that he had an injury. I would assume he would be back next year, but then again I don't recall seeing him on the bench this year. The PG recruit (Lovelace) is a 2 star recruit so he could have an immediate impact at point as well as Long. Losing Watson and Waters will be tough, hopefully the young guys can step up.

Go Phoenix!

[tjb82671]

Thanks.

Trying to follow his progress. Hope he sticks around but may be tough to crack the rotation after medical redshirt.

[elon_phan]

The game notes have said Ogolo has had a back injury but has resumed practicing with the team.

Regarding Lovelace, he was not signed during the recent signing period. I saw an article that said he was arrested - DUI - and also that he had some run-ins with his football coach. I do not know if Elon is still interested in him.

[elonsoccerfan]

I don't think Ogolo will be redshirted, but Terrence Birdette is being redshirted. Coach Justus said the other night at Chalk Talk that if Birdette hadn't been injured he would definitely be getting minutes.

[kigerfor3]

I live in Gaston County and also heard that Lovelace has had some off-court problems and that Elon may have pulled the offer.

[elon_phan]

elonsoccerfan said:

I don't think Ogolo will be redshirted, but Terrence Birdette is being redshirted. Coach Justus said the other night at Chalk Talk that if Birdette hadn't been injured he would definitely be getting minutes.

I did not realize Birdette was injured. Thanks for the info. I was beginning to think this guy was not showing much as a freshman.

[elonphaithful]

Both Ogolo and Birdette are definitely being redshirted. Expect both to get decent minutes next year.