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Les is More
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I feel like Warren would be a key player off the bench and provide a spark. his ability to get into the lane is something that other players lack right now.
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georgethedog
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Yea, boy... when we went small last night in the last 5 minutes that sure looked like the answer to our problems to me.
Dallas Brave
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I can't resist putting myslef up for public scorn and ridicule ... so here goes.
Position - Starter (minutes per game) - Sub (minutes per game)
5 - David Collins (28 ), Sam Singh (12)
4 - Matt Salley (26), Rashad Austin (10), Sam Singh (4)
3 - Theron Wilson (24), Andrew Warren (12), Will Egolf (4)
2 - Jeremy Crouch (32), Andrew Warren (4), Tyron Cole-Scott (4)
1 - Daniel Ruffin (32), Sam Maniscalco (8 )
I like our freshmen, but they are freshmen.
Position - Starter (minutes per game) - Sub (minutes per game)
5 - David Collins (28 ), Sam Singh (12)
4 - Matt Salley (26), Rashad Austin (10), Sam Singh (4)
3 - Theron Wilson (24), Andrew Warren (12), Will Egolf (4)
2 - Jeremy Crouch (32), Andrew Warren (4), Tyron Cole-Scott (4)
1 - Daniel Ruffin (32), Sam Maniscalco (8 )
I like our freshmen, but they are freshmen.
I like how it looks. But i think Egolf is too valuable to be only playing 4 minutes. Same with Maniscalco. Those guys need some more playing time. The more time they get the deeper our bench will go and the deeper our bench goes the longer we'll be playing (March Madness baby!!!).
Also the Rashad Austin thing is a mystery and I agree that seeing him playing 10 minutes doesn't look like it'll happen any time soon. He'll probably get 5 or so in the next few games, but 10 would be stretching it the way Les has been keeping him on the bench (For whatever reason)
I wish it could work out that way (DB's lineup)
You're trying to have another Ruffin, Bennet, Boogie, Summerville, POB lineup. The more I think about that lineup, the more I realize how insane it was. You couldn't leave anyone on that lineup alone. It had 4 outside threats and 3 inside threats.
DB's lineup leaves us with 1-2 inside threats (Combining DC, Salley and Wilson) and 2.5 outside threats (combining Ruffin, Crouch and Wilson) It just wouldn't be the same. BU had an insane amount of talent and playing ability the S16 year. This year's team is not quite there.
I left last night thinking if we replaced TCS, Wilson, or Austin with first BU year Bennet/Frankin, Boogie or Zach, we win last night. We have great potential, but the players are not quite there yet.
You're trying to have another Ruffin, Bennet, Boogie, Summerville, POB lineup. The more I think about that lineup, the more I realize how insane it was. You couldn't leave anyone on that lineup alone. It had 4 outside threats and 3 inside threats.
DB's lineup leaves us with 1-2 inside threats (Combining DC, Salley and Wilson) and 2.5 outside threats (combining Ruffin, Crouch and Wilson) It just wouldn't be the same. BU had an insane amount of talent and playing ability the S16 year. This year's team is not quite there.
I left last night thinking if we replaced TCS, Wilson, or Austin with first BU year Bennet/Frankin, Boogie or Zach, we win last night. We have great potential, but the players are not quite there yet.
I still don't know why everyone thinks that Austin should get minutes. I think it must be because of all the recruiting hype for him. Obviously Jim Les sees a lot of stuff in practice and their must be a reason he's on the bench, and I trust his judgement. I think this is a case of the back-up qb being the most popular guy on the team when the starter is struggling, but we all know Brian Griese wasn't any better than Rex Grossman.
We have more bodies down low this year, but we don't have a back to the basket scorer on the team at this point. We really need a 3rd scorer to step up behind Ruffin and Crouch. I really don't care who it is, but Wilson, Warren, or Cole-Scott needs to be that guy though. I don't expect a freshman to do it.
We have more bodies down low this year, but we don't have a back to the basket scorer on the team at this point. We really need a 3rd scorer to step up behind Ruffin and Crouch. I really don't care who it is, but Wilson, Warren, or Cole-Scott needs to be that guy though. I don't expect a freshman to do it.
well put ph
I hate to be that guy,
but sam maniscalco needs to start
He's got some great potential and subbing him and warren out for each other would be one HECK of a 1-2 punch.
I think AW is getting tired and not finding his shot throughout the game. Last year coming from the bench he was a greaaaaaat weapon. If he can find that again, we'll be in business.
ALSO
If SM doesn't start I like the idea of DC and MS both starting. It gives us more weapons to take the game early. The problem is closing the deal as we saw both last night and against Venderbilt. by giving AW a breather, and giving the guards a lead to work with at the start of the game, we would be more likely to close the deal.
I hate to be that guy,
but sam maniscalco needs to start
He's got some great potential and subbing him and warren out for each other would be one HECK of a 1-2 punch.
I think AW is getting tired and not finding his shot throughout the game. Last year coming from the bench he was a greaaaaaat weapon. If he can find that again, we'll be in business.
ALSO
If SM doesn't start I like the idea of DC and MS both starting. It gives us more weapons to take the game early. The problem is closing the deal as we saw both last night and against Venderbilt. by giving AW a breather, and giving the guards a lead to work with at the start of the game, we would be more likely to close the deal.
mike radigan
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I wish Wilson would shoot more as he is 6-14, a .478 percentage from beyond the arc. To me, both AW and WE shoot the 3's with too much arc. Also Will rocks back on his shot. Larry Bird is the only player I've ever seen have any success with that kind of motion. Well, I guess Larry Legend can negate my theory all by himself.
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georgethedog
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Agreed, give or take a few minutes depending on who's hot and who we are playing.
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georgethedog
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Starting Sam M. is basketball retarded, period. He is a decent player for a freshman, but that is about it. He played at the end of last nights game and what was his impact? Very little if any...
Les is More
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i agree. i dont think he is ready
Sam M has already had a 20+ point game. You would put him in because he has that actual proven potential on offense. Others may have a better "off night", but Sam has already shown more offensive potential (having a 20+game) than 3 of our starting lineup this year (Collins, Warren and Wilson). And no, you cannot replace Wilson or Collins with SM.... But it is not absolutely dumb to contemplate starting SM.
Let's face it we are all saying the same thing, after JC and DR there's not much scoring. We all like the energy that TW brings and he can rebound when matched up with someone around his height. After that we are a little disapointed one way or the other. I believe AW has the talent to be that person but does he have the heart to do it or the maturity? Collins on O is an A+ on D has a little to be desired. WE and SM are just freshman with a huge future in front of them. SS and MS are gamers but not A+ talent thatmatches up against top 10 talent. RA is a ???? TC in certain respect is also a ???
Nice post SF Pete. totally agree
Are we watching the same game?!?! He is a better defender than AW, DRuff, and maybe JC, and when it comes down to it, in crunch time, I like him running the offense more than Ruff. Ruff's idea of running the offense when the game is on the line involves the question 'How can I be the Hero?' rather than 'How can we win this game?' Sorry, but Sam M in some respects is a more mature player than Ruff, he's not as quick, and to be honest, overall, not as good at this point, but he doesn't think he's the only one on the team when we're down by 1-5 and knows how to pass in those situations, unlike Ruff...