Buzz Radio Show

[Hards Alumni]

In all seriousness, willie, I'm trying to figure out why you bother being a fan. You seem to get no enjoyment out of it.

If you look at posts from most others (including me), sure, we sometimes question strategy, we want to successfully recruit better big men and we occasionally experience the angst and frustration that goes with fandom.

But to constantly rip and wail and tear down -- especially given this extremely successful recent run that Buzz has given us -- I don't know how that can be fun for a person.

And being a fan of a sports team is supposed to be fun, isn't it?

You'll have to forgive willie.  He still thinks its the 70s.

[Big Papi]

Hope Buzz was kidding about Burton.  He's been one of the few bright spots this season.  Love his energy and aggressive offensive moves to the basket.  Wish Jamil and Juan would play more like Burton.  Certainly hope Burton plays more minutes.  He's a 6'5" bull!

I agree with Buzz in that Burton hasn't seen a shot he doesn't like.  When every possession is valuable against really good teams, you don't want turnovers or bad shots.  Once Burton understands the difference between a good shot and a bad shot, his time on the floor will increase.  I fully expect Burton to be a very solid contributor as the year progresses.

[MerrittsMustache]

In all seriousness, willie, I'm trying to figure out why you bother being a fan. You seem to get no enjoyment out of it.

If you look at posts from most others (including me), sure, we sometimes question strategy, we want to successfully recruit better big men and we occasionally experience the angst and frustration that goes with fandom.

But to constantly rip and wail and tear down -- especially given this extremely successful recent run that Buzz has given us -- I don't know how that can be fun for a person.

And being a fan of a sports team is supposed to be fun, isn't it?

He's not a fan. He's (likely) a bored, lonely guy who enjoys getting a rise out of people on message boards.

[Windyplayer]

In all seriousness, willie, I'm trying to figure out why you bother being a fan. You seem to get no enjoyment out of it.

If you look at posts from most others (including me), sure, we sometimes question strategy, we want to successfully recruit better big men and we occasionally experience the angst and frustration that goes with fandom.

But to constantly rip and wail and tear down -- especially given this extremely successful recent run that Buzz has given us -- I don't know how that can be fun for a person.

And being a fan of a sports team is supposed to be fun, isn't it?

See above for why Willie does it.

[willie warrior]

He's not a fan. He's (likely) a bored, lonely guy who enjoys getting a rise out of people on message boards.

Sorry Mustache, but  am having fun, and definitely not bored. I love MU basketball and want the best for them. And I do not constantly tear them down, like a few suggest. Those are the same people that think that any criticism means the criticizer is irrational, or a racist, or from Mars or whatever. And those same people continue to look at all their pets through rose colored slurp glasses. Thou shalt think like them.

But just to prove that I do not enjoy getting a "rise out of people", I will from hereon slurp with the other rose colored glass wearers, starting right now:

In Buzz I trust.

[MU82]

Sorry Mustache, but  am having fun, and definitely not bored. I love MU basketball and want the best for them. And I do not constantly tear them down, like a few suggest. Those are the same people that think that any criticism means the criticizer is irrational, or a racist, or from Mars or whatever. And those same people continue to look at all their pets through rose colored slurp glasses. Thou shalt think like them.

But just to prove that I do not enjoy getting a "rise out of people", I will from hereon slurp with the other rose colored glass wearers, starting right now:

In Buzz I trust.

Condescension is even worse than negativity for negativity's sake.

Don't do us any favors.

[4everwarriors]

I know what you mean. Nothin' worse than tryin' to drive in bad weather with condescension on your windshield, hey?

[NersEllenson]

Ding! Ding! Ding! This is exactly what happened for a brief stint vs OSU.

Care to make a wager on who plays more minutes at the point this year?  Dawson or Jamil??  You could be right, I could be wrong - but I feel pretty confident Dawson is going to get some good PT as the season moves along..

[MerrittsMustache]

Care to make a wager on who plays more minutes at the point this year?  Dawson or Jamil??  You could be right, I could be wrong - but I feel pretty confident Dawson is going to get some good PT as the season moves along..

The point wasn't that Jamil is going to play more minutes than Dawson at the point (though it's likely). I was agreeing with the notion that Jamil's minutes at the point will take away from Dawson's time, not from DWil's.

Not sure how we'd measure that stat anyway.

[hairy worthen]

I know what you mean. Nothin' worse than tryin' to drive in bad weather with condescension on your windshield, hey?

You need a better blower

[NersEllenson]

The point wasn't that Jamil is going to play more minutes than Dawson at the point (though it's likely). I was agreeing with the notion that Jamil's minutes at the point will take away from Dawson's time, not from DWil's.

Not sure how we'd measure that stat anyway.

 Good point - it would be hard to measure I guess.  Will be interesting to see how it plays out.  I don't think Buzz's preferred lineup has Jamil at the point...but it has been whispered before.  Ultimately will depend on how well Dawson does in practice to where Buzz feels he's big game ready.  From listening to the podcast, it definitely seems clear that Buzz wants to get a lot more out of the PG situation than what was shown against OSU - and with good reason.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

Care to make a wager on who plays more minutes at the point this year?  Dawson or Jamil??  You could be right, I could be wrong - but I feel pretty confident Dawson is going to get some good PT as the season moves along..

How many minutes a game do you think Dawson is going to average this year?

How many DNPs will he have?

[bilsu]

Care to make a wager on who plays more minutes at the point this year?  Dawson or Jamil??  You could be right, I could be wrong - but I feel pretty confident Dawson is going to get some good PT as the season moves along..

What if Duane Wilson becomes healthy?

[Stretchdeltsig]

It would be nice to read sn update on Duane Wilson.  Who is responsible st MU for announcing the injury report?

[NersEllenson]

It would be nice to read sn update on Duane Wilson.  Who is responsible st MU for announcing the injury report?

I've heard Du Wilson will be back practicing Mid-December...

[NersEllenson]

How many minutes a game do you think Dawson is going to average this year?

How many DNPs will he have?

Hard to say, after only seeing 26 minutes of him in 3 games....but my guess will be 10-15 minutes per game...as for DNP's - some of that will depend on how good Duane Wilson comes back, and if he's ready...yet I have a strange feeling Dawson might very well have been showing as much as Duane Wilson in the early part of camp..

I'll give Dawson 5 DNP for the year.  What are your estimates?  You've already made it clear you think Derrick Wilson is the answer at Point Guard and will get a lions share of the minutes..

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

Hard to say, after only seeing 26 minutes of him in 3 games....but my guess will be 10-15 minutes per game...as for DNP's - some of that will depend on how good Duane Wilson comes back, and if he's ready...yet I have a strange feeling Dawson might very well have been showing as much as Duane Wilson in the early part of camp..

I'll give Dawson 5 DNP for the year.  What are your estimates?  You've already made it clear you think Derrick Wilson is the answer at Point Guard and will get a lions share of the minutes..

I don't think Dawson will see more than 10min in any meaningful game. I think his numbers will look similar to Jake last year. He's going to have more than 5 DNPs.

I also don't think he'll ever play more minutes than Derrick this season.

And just to be clear, I don't think Derrick is "the answer" at PG, but he's the best PG on this roster right now... and he's not the biggest problem on offense.

As far as Dawson, I think he could be a really good college player... but he's not there yet. If he was, Buzz would play him.

Dawson's not the best PG since Diener. He doesn't throw passes like Magic Johnson. He didn't play 15min. against OSU. And I think his performance against Grambling was an aberration, not an indication of what he can do against top teams.


THIS GUY IS REALLY HIGH ON DAWSON.

I agree that Saturday is not the time to elevate Dawson - hell he may not start all year - but I suspect he'll be playing more minutes than D-Will as the year goes on.  WAY more upside.

Okay self proclaimed "sophisticated" basketball mind - come back and talk sh$t when Dawson takes over the role sooner than later - or even if he doesn't start - watch the minute usage between the two guards...Dawson will begin to get more...and you'll see him on the floor during crunch time...which is saying a lot for a freshman.  Only way he doesn't is if Buzz feels a deep loyalty to the veteran.

Starting a freshman in an environment like what Saturday will be - isn't necessary when you have the vet Derrick who is serviceable....should be telling to see if Buzz gives Dawson minutes against OSU to get a true pulse on how high he is on Dawson...you see even 15 minutes out of Dawson on Saturday - Buzz likes him a lot.

We can asterisk it all we want, but the reality is both Dawson and Derrick are playing against the same crappy team...and Dawson has looked immensely better than anything I've seen from Derrick in his 2 years here - and I hate to pile on our kids as I they all work their ass off and are just kids.

Now yes, it is Grambling - but I'll tell you what - Dawson has the look of a better point guard than we've had here since Diener.  Yes...a huge statement...but he's making passes that are Magic Johnson good.

[brewcity77]

And just to be clear, I don't think Derrick is "the answer" at PG, but he's the best PG on this roster right now... and he's not the biggest problem on offense.

If guys were making open shots, no one would be complaining about DeWil's play.

And thanks for posting those quotes...hilarious. The best is "I hate to pile on our kids as I they all work their ass off and are just kids" from a guy who spent 3 years piling on Vander Blue and continues to do so today. Once Ners dislikes a guy, they are forever on the hate pile. On the plus side, once he likes someone, they can do no wrong.

[Dawson Rental]

I know what you mean. Nothin' worse than tryin' to drive in bad weather with condescension on your windshield, hey?

Except trying to play a basketball game with condescension on the court.

[MU82]

If guys were making open shots, no one would be complaining about DeWil's play.

But guys weren't making open shots, which is when a good team needs a good PG to just take over. Junior wasn't a great PG but he was a pretty good one, and he had a decent sense of when he had to make something happen on offense.

"If guys were making open shots" kind of speaks to those who contended that our team would be so good everywhere but the PG spot that all we would need is a guy who would take care of the ball and make safe passes. But we obviously need more than that. Last year's team was not a very good shooting team, and this year's certainly appears to be worse.

Again, it isn't Derrick Wilson's fault that he is only as good as Derrick Wilson. Buzz, the cheerleader of the DWill Fan Club, recognized that last game and gave Derrick a heaping helping of bench time down the stretch.

Buzz's actions speaks louder and clearer than anything we can say here on Scoop.