It is not Ty's fault that no point guard was brought in.So why don't we quit bad mouthingthe kid and not blame him for any failures this team might have. Let the topic rest.
It is not Ty's fault that no point guard was brought in.So why don't we quit bad mouthingthe kid and not blame him for any failures this team might have. Let the topic rest.
This.Well, actually no. You want a guy who makes the offense run better for everyone. This isn't a criticism of Ty at all. I just think a bunch of people who are trying to defend him are using stats (which have some value) and totally overlook the more subtle parts of being a great point guard.
This is our team. This game solidifies the fact that we can be a good team with Ty at the point. But I don't doubt some of the angst is because of what people see that this team could be with a better facilitator.
Agree. If we had a “legit PG”, he probably wouldn’t have gotten 6 rebounds and a block today.If we had a great legit pg we would have still had double digit turnovers today. That’s what Rutgers’s press does to you. Yes it would be nice to have a legit pg, but Ty is doing a very credible job not hurting us and really contributing defensively and offensively in the paint scoring and rebounding. Which you probably wouldn’t have had from Dennis. Overall I’m extremely happy where the team is at the moment. Beat FAU,Tenn or even just 1 I’ll still be very happy and this team will be set up well for March.
I just don’t understand the Ty at PG complaints. We’ve got to have the only PG in the country who can throw down a two handed dunk off one step in traffic. I’ll concede that he’s not conventional, but the game has changed so much I just don’t know how important it is the have that these days anyway. Plus he gets us 3-4 second opportunities every game on tip outs or offensive boards. I feel like that’s just as impactful as 3-4 extra assists.#2 and #3 are going to be an enormous issues, especially late in games. We had a run vs Marquette where we got up 5 or 6, then couldn't handle the ball and ended up down 7. Up 17 or 18 today in the first half, the lead was almost completely because of the same issues.
I love Ty, but let's face it....he's part of the opponents game plan with regards to weaknesses to exploit.
You nailed it. That's 100% where I'm at.Well, actually no. You want a guy who makes the offense run better for everyone. This isn't a criticism of Ty at all. I just think a bunch of people who are trying to defend him are using stats (which have some value) and totally overlook the more subtle parts of being a great point guard.
This is our team. This game solidifies the fact that we can be a good team with Ty at the point. But I don't doubt some of the angst is because of what people see that this team could be with a better facilitator.
Illinois was much more effective against the press break in 2nd half - Coleman was good to great in 2nd half.^ we torched the press in the second half.
The week of uninterrupted practice was a big reason for this.Overall, the offense looked a lot better today. Great ball movement at times. It was nice to see improvement on that end of the floor and hope it continues.
Definitely agree that the potential is there. but flashes is the way I'd see it as well.I have kind of thought the opposite: that he's actually great at the more subtle parts and its the more glaring thing which is shooting the basketball that causes the angst. He had a nice run down the baseline and kick out to Harmon for a 3 today and has shown flashes of playmaking like that in previous games. I think it's still a work in progress, and I certainly admit the potential seems better to me than what most other people see (or it seems).
Actually, Jaylon Tate isn't "between" those two. Which really speaks to why we should be content with the team we have. We've got the pieces to be good, perhaps top 25 at the end of the year and noise in the tournament.lol…the gap between some of these comments.
From concern about TY at PG, to a mention of Magic Johnson.
In between those two things is….everything?
Think you’d lose the beach house on that oneActually, Jaylon Tate isn't "between" those two. Which really speaks to why we should be content with the team we have. We've got the pieces to be good, perhaps top 25 at the end of the year and noise in the tournament.
Ty probably puts all of Groce's non-tourney teams into the tourney.
Here we go.
Way back in the days of AyoWatching Shannon go "downhill" is a thing of beauty
Been a while since we have had a player with this speed and power.
BU looked very relieved in his presser regarding the win , but also he knows how much last weeks practices paid off for the team in getting the win........................I have watched many many years of B$G BB and a win , on the road , in a hostile environment should galvanize the team to maintain their confidence going forward......
Ayo was a great player and was great at finishing inside but he wasn't nearly as fast or strong as Shannon.Way back in the days of Ayo