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Paul Suellentrop

Paul Suellentrop has been with The Eagle's Sports staff since 2000 and has covered the Shockers since 2005. He is the former sports editor of the St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press.

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Submitted by Bradley from Wichita Kansas

Q: How did Garrett Stutz do last Saturday night? Has he put on some much needed weight and muscle?

Answered 10/19/09 16:27:46 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Garrett probably missed a few shots he would like to make, but I think he did a good job of getting in position to get those shots. I think he continues to make steady progress. His weight is listed at 248 and he's been above that at times. Last season, WSU listed him at 235. That seems like a reasonable increase in 12 months. I think WSU would like him closer to 255. At some point, I think his body will catch up to skills. It might be this season. It might take longer.

Submitted by Janet Calhoun from Studio City, CA

Q: Will you be covering the WSU rowing team and publishing the results of their regattas?

Answered 10/06/09 20:47:07 by Paul Suellentrop

A: We publish the results and sometimes cover the Wichita regattas.

Submitted by dan from wichita

Q: Saw we got a commitment from a recruit that here last weekend in baseball. Do you know how many other recruits visited over the weekend and anything about them?

Answered 10/05/09 10:56:52 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Infielder J.T. Realmuto of Carl Albert High in Oklahoma also visited. He plays for the Oklahoma Outlaws in the summer, along with WSU commit Josh Halbert. According to the Tulsa World, OU, OSU and Arkansas are also recruiting Realmuto.

Submitted by Jeff from Wichita

Q: When do you think Wichita St Basketball Players will be able to have fist fights with Wichita St Football Players, and then talk about it on Facebook?

Answered 09/25/09 11:25:34 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Jumpy Geathers vs. Paul Wight would make millions on pay-per-view.

Submitted by Bob Pope from Wichita, Kansas

Q: When is the first scheduled men and women's basketball practice that's open to the public? I think it's called "Schocker Madness".

Answered 09/23/09 17:56:11 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.

Submitted by Ned Norty's from St. Joe Mo

Q: I have been thinking of patented Shocker shots: the X Man's turnaround J. Sherrod's sweet lefthanded jumper. Tony Martin's jack knife jumper. Antoine's dunk. Henry Carr's dopey free throw. 1. Which shot do you like the most? 2. What are other shots Shox are known for that I am missing.

Answered 09/17/09 16:59:56 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Paul Miller developed at least two signature moves - his faceup jumper from the block and a baseline drive and reverse layup. I didn't see him play, but fans used to call the baseline corner "Leach's Corner" for Dave Leach. Jason Perez seemed to have distinctive form on his jumper. I'll give an Antoine Carr dunk my vote. Quite powerful.

Submitted by mike from El Dorado

Q: Well it's September...... Do you have an exact date when the NCAA will announce 1st and 2nd round sites?

Answered 09/09/09 13:19:14 by Paul Suellentrop

A: "mid-September" is the last thing the NCAA told me.

Submitted by HankW from Wichita, Ks.

Q: Just saw the new WSU logo; yuk! Can't we just get rid of the wheat symbol?

Answered 09/02/09 13:57:30 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Apparently enough people like it.

Submitted by Roscoe from Wichita

Q: Paul, which of the following players could start next year at WSU: Steve Grayer, Joe Griffin, Henry Carr.

Answered 08/26/09 14:44:47 by Paul Suellentrop

A: If you are talking about Grayer and Carr as seniors, I would think both would start. Carr would only start if Mike Cohen comes back to teach him free throws. I would think Griffin would have a shot, although Clevin Hannah should have a big senior season. Both are small and both are good shooters.

Submitted by Dishon from Wichita,ks

Q: Would you rank the incoming valley recruting classes for mens basketball this year? Is their a website that tracks this info? I am excited about this class coming in and I was just curious how it stacked up confrence wide.

Answered 08/25/09 10:43:42 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Creighton guard Andrew Bock (No. 101) is the only MVC recruit Rivals ranks in its top 150. I have not seen a conference ranking. I would guess WSU would be in the top three or four, especially considering Johnny Coy is part of the five-man class. Indiana State's class will improve greatly if Iowa transfer Jake Kelly is eligible. I could rank them, but it wouldn't mean much because I haven't seen them.

Submitted by melissa from wichita

Q: Hey, do you know that WSU has a Softball team. I dont think you do. They have actually been recruiting from the area and this year got two of the areas best players to stay here. Maybe with a little coverage more local girls would choose to stay. Seems like you cover everything else, just thought you may not know about the softball program. I have a young daughter that plays as do many other wichitans and our families would love to hear more about WSU's team. You never seem to even mention them in shockwaves and that wouldn't cost the paper any time or space.

Answered 08/25/09 10:05:01 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Mike Perniciaro does a fine job recruiting without my help. Actually, all of the WSU coaches do.

Submitted by T from wichita

Q: I read the storry about thenew logo online but noticed that there was no picture of it. Do you know where one could find a picture of the new logo.

Answered 08/20/09 15:16:38 by Paul Suellentrop

A: http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=760

Submitted by Brett from Sedan, Kansas

Q: Have you heard any of the good news about WSU and Newman playing in an exhibition men's basketball game in 09? I think it will be great! What do u think??

Answered 08/18/09 15:42:10 by Paul Suellentrop

A: I had not heard that. It makes sense, now that Newman is NCAA Division II. It seems like a smart, cost-effective move for both schools.

Submitted by dan from wichita

Q: See Heller got the job at Ind St in baseball, what happened to their previous coach? Also, wasn't Heller hired as an asst to Creighton? If so, did he take any of his NIU players with him to CU?

Answered 08/17/09 13:17:02 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Lindsay Meggs went to Washington. Heller was at Creighton. I don't think any of his UNI players went to Creighton.

Submitted by dan from wichita

Q: Guess Gould hasn't signed 'yet' with LA. When is the last day he has to sign with them b4 it's too late. Sure he still will, but with probably less than 1 week, there is at least a slight chance we see him at WSU...

Answered 08/14/09 10:01:33 by Paul Suellentrop

A: The deadline is Aug. 17. Don't get your hopes up. It will be a big surprise if Garrett Gould becomes a Shocker.

Submitted by Vic Heckart from Wichita, KS

Q: How is Tyler Grimes, the WSU starting shortstop, coming along with rehab of his wrist? He broke a bone in his wrist in the MVC tournament championship game when he attempted to score from 1st base. I don't remember if he scored or was thrown out then. There were 2 runners who came in on the play & one of them was out in a controversial call.

Answered 08/07/09 10:41:10 by Paul Suellentrop

A: I don't think he played this summer. I will check on that and some other injuries when the Shockers get close to fall baseball.

Submitted by DANIEL from TULSA, OK

Q: I see WSU is signing another catcher, why?

Answered 08/05/09 09:27:14 by Paul Suellentrop

A: When Bob Arens comes to WSU next year, Chris O'Brien will be a junior and Cody Lassley will be gone. Makes sense to me.

Submitted by Paul from derby

Q: I heard a brief list on KAKE sports of WSU baseball players not coming back in the fall but have not seen anything in the newspaper. who is not coming back and where are they going?

Answered 08/04/09 09:27:44 by Paul Suellentrop

A: You missed it in the Eagle on July 22. Andrew Letourneau, Josh Rosecrans, Cameron Maldonado, Clint Maune and Taylor Brown are not returning. http://www.kansas.com/sports/story/900319.html

Submitted by Pris Haydon from Fairhaven MA

Q: I really appreciated your giving us the opportunity to read about Gillaspie, Hottovy,etc. from their local papers. I try to follow Shockers in the minors on internet, but the info is pretty sparse. Being a Red Sox and Cape Cod League fan, it was good to read about Hottovy, as well as follow the 4 Shockers on Falmouth. My husband, Randy and I saw Cooper pitch at Wareham, also Jones and O'Brien and the relief pitcher pitch (forget his name). We think Cooper will pitch Saturday when we go again to Wareham. FYI, Randy was an Econ prof for 28 years at WSU -til '98 - and we were both very involved with all sports. My request is keep us informed about former Shocker athletes and say "Hi" to Mike Kennedy for us.

Answered 07/16/09 16:19:46 by Paul Suellentrop

A: Will do. Thanks for keeping up.

Submitted by dan from wichita

Q: Any info on the Gould/LA, other recruits who were drafted and signing status? Also, has there been any info on whom might not be returning next year in baseball?

Answered 07/13/09 14:09:42 by Paul Suellentrop

A: I have been on vacation, so I don't know much. There seems to be no doubt Gould will sign, probably in August. Any change would be a big surprise. He appears to be the only recruit WSU is in danger of losing at this point.

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