he's playing. I expect Kofi and Trent to end up playing
I sure hope you'e right.he's playing. I expect Kofi and Trent to end up playing
Something does not add up here.All the above
Really all depends on what happens at about noon today....also we are banged up bad even if all that isn't public knowledge.Something does not add up here.
The books don't put out lines like -5 Illinois to have people pound Sparty.
Books are not into losing money.
Man I wish I knew what @illini0440 knows....OR ....is he messing with us???
He's had some great defensive drives, but Grandy has some serious lapses in thought, on both ends of the court. Some of the offensive turnovers have been brutal.Love Grandy but he sometimes gets lost out there defensively and forgets stuff from the scout(as does Plummer) he also isn't the quickest laterally.
I cannot help but think our practices look something like this in view of a crazy amount of ailments:Really all depends on what happens at about noon today....also we are banged up bad even if all that isn't public knowledge.
How about 4 weeks starting 3/11?So frustrating… I just want a span of 2+ weeks with all our guys… is that two much to ask???
Good recipe for a loss if CHawk and OPayne play most of this game. Not sure what you are seeing in their play to all of a sudden think that they are the answer
We need height on the court!
It isn’t from practicesI cannot help but think our practices look something like this in view of a crazy amount of ailments:
Also, did Rocky ever get his hands up in any fight?
Didn’t Brad say 1) Kofi took a bad shot to the head the day before the Purdue game; and 2) Trent took a “horrific fall” that same practice?It isn’t from practices
How about March to April?So frustrating… I just want a span of 2+ weeks with all our guys… is that two much to ask???
All of them in my opinion. They need to give those guys a 2 minute blow frequently throughout the game here and there.... get them involved and establish them a little rhythm playing wise, before the game hits crunch time. That way our starters can close and not be exhausted... to the point where they are mistake prone, and legs are dead causing missed shots. These guys are over worked, and playing undersized against bigger, and stronger players. Their getting worn down over the course of the game and it's obvious! They make uncharacteristic plays towards the end of games, and play bad defense due to exhaustion... Purdue game for example, we get beat twice on simple back door plays for layups that would have never happened. Underwood spoke about how Trents defense was the worst he's had since forever... I attribute that to him playing so many minutes... uncharacteristic turnovers too! The team needs to use it's depth, which we all raved about early on in the year! It's a strength, not a weakness! Underwood has to see that! He needs to adjust... It's a team. Use the team! I-L-L (P.S) Not screaming at you with all the exclamation points! I just like to use them to show my passion...Trent
Belo
Plummer
DMW
Grandison
What entrenched guards/wings do these freshman take minutes from?
I've seen the freshman up close and personal in practice and they hold their own just as much as the vets do! They are just as skilled. With Underwood he just trusts experience like most wise people do! But you have to see also that you need these guys and allow them to earn your trust on the floor... and not to have such a quick leash on them to pull them! They will then be to afraid to make a mistake to where they become robots on the floor and afraid to play their game and show what they are capable of!I mean, we have a 9/10 man rotation. Same as MSU. Only difference is we have a few guys who average 30+ minutes. But of those guys, who are you trying to keep off the floor in favor of the freshman? I do feel for the freshman on an empathetic human level. But the reality of being on a skilled, veteran laden team is that the new guys get less tick.
Does anybody have a running total of the injuries/illnesses of this season?
Agree on the short leash thing. It can stunt development. But so far in BU's tenure, he's shown a willingness to rely upon his freshman when needed (Trent, DMW, Giorgi, Ayo, Kofi, Belo, Miller). I think this year is just kind of unique with our starting lineup consisting of four 5 year players and an All American. Hope they stick around because they're all talented and there will be minutes up for grabs next year.I've seen the freshman up close and personal in practice and they hold their own just as much as the vets do! They are just as skilled. With Underwood he just trusts experience like most wise people do! But you have to see also that you need these guys and allow them to earn your trust on the floor... and not to have such a quick leash on them to pull them! They will then be to afraid to make a mistake to where they become robots on the floor and afraid to play their game and show what they are capable of!
Any idea what’s happening on their roster? Does Sparty have any players out for the game?Something does not add up here.
The books don't put out lines like -5 Illinois to have people pound Sparty.
Books are not into losing money.
Man I wish I knew what @illini0440 knows....OR ....is he messing with us???
This^. Wasn't conditioned, played a lot, got sick. Needs rest. Sounds like the rest of the gang will be there (based purely off the kids I listened to eating breakfast at the diner this morning).Curbelo most likely not playing from what I have heard however