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When he played point last year, the offense ran much smoother and MUCH faster than when Derrick Willson played, which unfortunately was almost all the time. I just don't understand the universal love for Derrick Willson???
The only love Derrick Wilson will get from me is when the game clock hits all zeros on senior day. My guess about Dawson is he just doesn't have the intelligence right now to play in Wojo's system. It'll develop, he wont transfer
Nonetheless, Wojo seems to have come to the conclusion that of his current guards Dawson is the most "expendable," and therefore not as good as the other underclassmen. I can see where he on the surface has drawn that conclusion given that JJJ and Cohen all have more length than Dawson. Duane more quickness. Yet, JJJ and Cohen have been wildly inconsistent thus far and are being given opportunity.At some point Wojo will have to let go of the whole notion that Derrick is a valuable contributor to the team as a player on the floor. All of his minutes should be given to Duane, Sandy, JJJ and Dawson. He's not the future. And he isn't going to help in the present. Rebuild mode, get the young guys ready - and in so doing they'll like achieve more by February than if he continues to ride Derrick.
I do find it weird that Dawson hasn't seen the floor at all, especially considering the level of competition we have played and the short bench. Then again, we haven't exactly been playing with any sort of comfortable lead (that is if have one to begin with) where a third string PG can have significant minutes.I do believe Dawson can contribute to this team, even if it's only 7-10 minutes a game.
Nonetheless, Wojo seems to have come to the conclusion that of his current guards Dawson is the most "expendable," and therefore not as good as the other underclassmen. I can see where he on the surface has drawn that conclusion given that JJJ and Cohen all have more length than Dawson. Duane more quickness. Yet, JJJ and Cohen have been wildly inconsistent thus far and are being given opportunity.
Ah. Another convoluted excuse to why Dawson isn't playing. Buzz Trying to throw games, 2 coaching staffs are wrong, Wojo is living vvicariously throw derrick and now encouraging a transfer. No legit possibility that Dawson just isn't as good as people have made him out to be.
We have at least four players on this roster that have or can play shooting guard: Matt Carlino, Du Wilson, Sandy Cohen, and John Dawson.
I agree. I have never been so excited for a player to graduate and leave the program.
Speaking of convoluted excuses, have we heard one yet as to why he put a poll up about banning himself but didn't follow through on it?
Yup. Can't stand that high character representative of a university who, through no fault of his own, was forced to take on a role beyond his abilities, but did so without complaint, with style and grace. Begone!
That should be his nickname. Derrick "high character" Wilson. That's all anyone ever says about him. Im glad you have enjoyed having him and all the "high character" he has brought to the program. I have not and will be happy when we have a PG who can be effective running the team and hit an occasional 3 pointer or free throw. At least in 10 years you can look back and say "remember that high character PG we had, man he was special."
I have not noticed that much being covered on John Dawson's situation. He is not playing at all on a nine member team - even when two of the players were injured. Is he leaving at the semester? Is he being red shirted? Is he injured? Is it that he can't play defense because that is the same deficiency other players have. I have liked John's play last year. I thought he was very good distributing the ball. I still remember Dvante saying he thought John was the best point guard. I am sad he is not playing.
Has he been slapping fives with his teammates?
No...and after reading many many psosts from people on this board that do...I have to say I'm MUCH better off, if this is the type of "intelligence" a degree from MU gets you. It sure is on full display I will say that.
It's amazing the vitriol that has been cast at Derrick over the past couple years. He may not be what everyone wanted but we'd have been even worse off without him.