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Title: Reggie Murphy
Post by: esotericmindguy on March 22, 2010, 12:26:42 PM
Bored and doing research and came across this name, has Oklahoma, Marquette, and TCU in final 3...some other research said its down to OU and MU.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1051250[url=http://]]] (http://[/url)http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1051250//
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: KipsBayEagle on March 22, 2010, 12:34:33 PM
I don't know, tall and he weighs more than 200 pounds, not exactly Marquette material......
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 22, 2010, 12:38:32 PM
Here's an older thread about him...

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=17541.0
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: MUBalla23 on March 22, 2010, 12:54:10 PM
what class is he in?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 22, 2010, 12:56:49 PM
Remedial finger painting.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Jay Bee on March 22, 2010, 12:58:41 PM
Quote from: esotericmindguy on March 22, 2010, 12:26:42 PM
Bored and doing research and came across this name, has Oklahoma, Marquette, and TCU in final 3...some other research said its down to OU and MU.

Last week he said TCU, Minnesota and Marquette... but others may come calling.  He's a 2010 kid.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: KonaWarrior on March 22, 2010, 01:26:55 PM
I wonder what happens if Reggie decides to verbal to MU.  What happens on signing day between he, Jae Crowder and  DJ Newbill?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: willie warrior on March 22, 2010, 01:35:24 PM
Yeah--that would be interesting since we have no scholarships available.

Somebody would need to pay somebody's tuition. That probably is not legal, unless it is somebody not connected with the program. Maybe one of them could get a student loan from the new health reform bill!
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: MerrittsMustache on March 22, 2010, 01:37:26 PM
Are any of these guys in a position where they could be an "invited walk-on" a la Andy Freund?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 22, 2010, 01:41:26 PM
You dudes believe in the Easter bunny too?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 22, 2010, 02:23:13 PM
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 22, 2010, 01:41:26 PM
You dudes believe in the Easter bunny too?

I used to, but then Buzz ruined it for me.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: avid1010 on March 22, 2010, 05:17:03 PM
Quote from: willie warrior on March 22, 2010, 01:35:24 PM
Yeah--that would be interesting since we have no scholarships available.

Somebody would need to pay somebody's tuition. That probably is not legal, unless it is somebody not connected with the program. Maybe one of them could get a student loan from the new health reform bill!

Wow.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: wojosdojo on March 22, 2010, 06:06:56 PM
Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 22, 2010, 02:23:13 PM
I used to, but then Buzz ruined it for me.

+1
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 07:40:50 PM
We need to get him and find a way to make room. For us 6'9 players dont come around everyday
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: MUBalla23 on March 22, 2010, 08:24:14 PM
I have heard from an inside source that there is a 6 10 250 pound 2010prospect about to commit to mu in the coming weeks
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 08:28:58 PM
and this recruits name would be?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: MUBalla23 on March 22, 2010, 08:34:58 PM
Under ncaa rul3 I was not allowed to be told the name or where this player is from
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 08:36:41 PM
likely story
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: MUBalla23 on March 22, 2010, 08:39:51 PM
Praise me wen it happens
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 08:41:10 PM
I surely would do that, but not geting my hopes up
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on March 22, 2010, 08:44:00 PM
Ok, someone in the know.....who is out there, either an uncommitted senior in H.S. or a JUCO, who could be the big?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on March 22, 2010, 08:52:48 PM
Quote from: GoMarquette23 on March 22, 2010, 08:24:14 PM
I have heard from an inside source that there is a 6 10 250 pound 2010prospect about to commit to mu in the coming weeks

Roseboro is coming back...?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: MUBalla23 on March 22, 2010, 08:56:14 PM
BretTs not coming back and it is a high school player
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: muguru on March 22, 2010, 08:56:39 PM
NT
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: cheebs09 on March 22, 2010, 08:57:11 PM
Devante Gardner maybe? He visited a little while ago and I think he was 6' 10".
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: thanooj on March 22, 2010, 08:59:58 PM
I have heard we got a big all set to surprise commit to Marquette on signing day.  I posted it early last week.  i don't know who the recruit is either.  Maybe someone is transfering in or de committing from a verbal to sign a LOI.  Who knows.  Maybe it is another project.  Regardless, I have the same info regarding a 2010 big.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 09:02:54 PM
Well i hope this is true then. But please let it be someone better than Yous.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: mr.MUskie on March 22, 2010, 09:09:05 PM
This has Devante at 6'8" and 290.  Maybe he grew and lost weight?

http://www.recruitrecon.com/index.php?option=com_recruit&task=showplayerprofile&id=507
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 🏀 on March 22, 2010, 09:09:52 PM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 09:02:54 PM
Well i hope this is true then. But please let it be someone better than Yous.

What's wrong with Yous?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Sharpie on March 22, 2010, 09:10:35 PM
I'd rather have Murphy rather than Gardner if I had my choice. But a decent sized big with some decent skills would be nice either way.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: cheebs09 on March 22, 2010, 09:12:23 PM
Oh thanks for the information. I must have misremembered. I also just looked at ESPN and Maurice Walker is listed as 6'10 270. I know awhile ago he was considered a pipe dream, probably still is, and I'm not sure if he has committed somewhere yet.

As exciting as it is for a possible new commitment, I wish it was for 2011. I hate to see someone transfer.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 09:14:00 PM
As long as that transfer is Yous im more than happy with it.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Aughnanure on March 22, 2010, 09:14:52 PM
Quote from: cheebs09 on March 22, 2010, 09:12:23 PM
Oh thanks for the information. I must have misremembered. I also just looked at ESPN and Maurice Walker is listed as 6'10 270. I know awhile ago he was considered a pipe dream, probably still is, and I'm not sure if he has committed somewhere yet.

As exciting as it is for a possible new commitment, I wish it was for 2011. I hate to see someone transfer.

+1
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: muguru on March 22, 2010, 09:18:15 PM
Quote from: cheebs09 on March 22, 2010, 09:12:23 PM
Oh thanks for the information. I must have misremembered. I also just looked at ESPN and Maurice Walker is listed as 6'10 270. I know awhile ago he was considered a pipe dream, probably still is, and I'm not sure if he has committed somewhere yet.

As exciting as it is for a possible new commitment, I wish it was for 2011. I hate to see someone transfer.

That isn't the only way a scholarship could be freed up.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 🏀 on March 22, 2010, 09:38:23 PM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 09:14:00 PM
As long as that transfer is Yous im more than happy with it.

What's your problem with Yous?

No supporter of this program should EVER be happy with a transfer of a player in good standing. Yous is a player that has done nothing but work hard, deal with the NCAA Clearinghouse and continue to develop as a player.

He deserves as much support as your namesake Hayward. You sound like a spoiled assclown.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 22, 2010, 09:42:21 PM
Quote from: marqptm on March 22, 2010, 09:09:52 PM
What's wrong with Yous?

How long have you got? Where would you like us to begin?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Aughnanure on March 22, 2010, 09:45:07 PM
Quote from: marqptm on March 22, 2010, 09:38:23 PM
What's your problem with Yous?

No supporter of this program should EVER be happy with a transfer of a player in good standing. Yous is a player that has done nothing but work hard, deal with the NCAA Clearinghouse and continue to develop as a player.

He deserves as much support as your namesake Hayward. You sound like a spoiled assclown.

Agreed, I would much rather be hearing about 2011 commitments. Anyway this comes out I won't be completely happy.

It would also seem odd for Buzz, with a team of little height, would switch a 7'2" sophomore for a 6'8-6'10 freshman.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 🏀 on March 22, 2010, 09:51:06 PM
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 22, 2010, 09:42:21 PM
How long have you got? Where would you like us to begin?

What were you expecting? Should EWill be packing his bags as well?

For someone who loves the term 'house-Creaning', I would expect a less transfer supportive attitude.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 09:54:03 PM
Shut up. If we are going to lose one of our players to transfer it has to be Yous, that is obvious. He is clearly the weakest link that we got right now and may never be an asset. Nobody is spoiled, you are just ignorant and stupid. I love Hayward because of what he has done for this program for 4 years and hes been a great guy and leader. Now unnatural carnal knowledge off.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: MUfan12 on March 22, 2010, 09:59:52 PM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 09:54:03 PM
Shut up. If we are going to lose one of our players to transfer it has to be Yous, that is obvious. He is clearly the weakest link that we got right now and may never be an asset. Nobody is spoiled, you are just ignorant and stupid. I love Hayward because of what he has done for this program for 4 years and hes been a great guy and leader. Now frack off.

Then go up to Yous and say that to him. Real tough guy hiding behind your keyboard.

It's ridiculous to want to run a guy off. Look, we all knew he was a project coming into it, and he's worked hard on and off the court. He's been through a ton being a long way from home, and handled himself well. This isn't the pros, chief. And I don't want our program operating like it either. The same could have been said about Ousmane after one year too. But he stayed and became a solid player, and was the first to get a degree in his family. Yous should get that same chance.

I guess "fans" like you are the downside of success. So freaking entitled.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 🏀 on March 22, 2010, 10:02:28 PM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 09:54:03 PM
Shut up. If we are going to lose one of our players to transfer it has to be Yous, that is obvious. He is clearly the weakest link that we got right now and may never be an asset. Nobody is spoiled, you are just ignorant and stupid. I love Hayward because of what he has done for this program for 4 years and hes been a great guy and leader. Now frack off.

Nice response.

I like to think that our program is above running off players now. If that makes me ignorant and stupid, then so be it. I like to believe Marquette can offer a shred of decency to the college basketball landscape.

I remember a time when Ousmane Barro was clearly the weakest link, had very little basketball skills, and had no reason being on the court. He was a great person, developed into a leader, and was an asset.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 10:04:08 PM
Because the question was asked how do we make room for a possible key recruiting addition? If we had to get rid of someone Id want it to be Yous hands down. Learn to read dumbass. Im not hiding behind the keyboard from anyone. So are you trying to say that if Wade were to come back and play some college ball but Yous had to be gone, you would keep Yous?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 22, 2010, 10:04:33 PM
Hey, don't shoot the messenger. Yous may be the nicest guy in the world and a model citizen. Don't know him. And, life is probably a bitch also when you're 7'2" and can't play basketball. But, his basketball IQ is zero. That coupled with his lack of experience and frail body makes him a bad fit for MU and Big East competition. Just the facts, not making this smack up.
NCAA scholarships are one year at a time and renewable thereafter. Stuff happens. Just sayin', players come and go. Probably the reality of big time money athletics and it happens in every program. Don't want  to see a habit made of it. Yes, Crean did it and continues the practice. Buzz as well. Don't believe all that's reported as fact. Hazel left, Roseboro left, JMay left also. Who's next. It's business and people's livelihood depends on making the correct decisions.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 🏀 on March 22, 2010, 10:05:03 PM
Quote from: MUfan12 on March 22, 2010, 09:59:52 PM
Then go up to Yous and say that to him. Real tough guy hiding behind your keyboard.

It's ridiculous to want to run a guy off. Look, we all knew he was a project coming into it, and he's worked hard on and off the court. He's been through a ton being a long way from home, and handled himself well. This isn't the pros, chief. And I don't want our program operating like it either. The same could have been said about Ousmane after one year too. But he stayed and became a solid player, and was the first to get a degree in his family. Yous should get that same chance.

I guess "fans" like you are the downside of success. So freaking entitled.

+1. Scoop is being overrun by these new 'entitled' posters.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 🏀 on March 22, 2010, 10:07:22 PM
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 22, 2010, 10:04:33 PM
Hey, don't shoot the messenger. Yous may be the nicest guy in the world and a model citizen. Don't know him. And, life is probably a bitch also when you're 7'2" and can't play basketball. But, his basketball IQ is zero. That coupled with his lack of experience and frail body makes him a bad fit for MU and Big East competition. Just the facts, not making this smack up.
NCAA scholarships are one year at a time and renewable thereafter. Stuff happens. Just sayin', players come and go. Probably the reality of big time money athletics and it happens in every program. Don't want  to see a habit made of it. Yes, Crean did it and continues the practice. Buzz as well. Don't believe all that's reported as fact. Hazel left, Roseboro left, JMay left also. Who's next. It's business and people's livelihood depends on making the correct decisions.

4ever, I can agree 100 percent with you, but I can't root for a player to transfer. I think you'd agree with me there.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 4everwarriors on March 22, 2010, 10:18:55 PM
Quote from: marqptm on March 22, 2010, 10:07:22 PM
4ever, I can agree 100 percent with you, but I can't root for a player to transfer. I think you'd agree with me there.


Never advocating running someone off if they're holding up there end of the agreement just because their talent level is lacking. Everyone contributes to the basketball program in their own way. Frozen A wasn't a recruited athlete to MU, but I'm very impressed with his enthusiasm and support of his teammates. Clearly he "contributes" and is well liked while livin' the dream. When an athlete is offered $150,000 scholarship, expectations come with it. All I'm saying is, don't be surprised to see additions and subtractions to our roster, for any number of reasons, year to year.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: wadesworld on March 22, 2010, 10:58:31 PM
I agree with everything that PTM has said.  We offered Yous a scholarship and he accepted it.  If he's slacking off and has a bad attitude, it's one thing.  If he's working his butt off to become the best player he can be (even if he can't become a good player at all) I'm going to support him 100% of the way, and I would hope (and trust) Buzz and everyone in the athletic department would do the same.  Yes, scholarships are year to year, but if you offer one to a player and he does everything he can to become a better player and person off the court then he should be able to stay on scholarship for all 4 years.  In fact, I'm hoping that Yous can get a medical redshirt and can be around for 5 years.  One image I'll always remember is he was one of 2 players to lift Lazar up off the court after he missed the half court shot (can't remember who else helped him up...for some reason just Yous sticks in my mind).  The kid is 7'2", runs the court very well for being 7'2", and is fairly athletic.  Do I think he'll be an All Big East player?  Nope.  But do I think he could be a solid contributer in his 3rd or 4th year?  Yup.  He's been around the game for a relatively short amount of time.  He's only going to get better.  And it's not like we've had great success with very many big men at Marquette, so why not try?  Do we really want a roster of 13 players under 6'6"?  What's the point?  I suppose at this point I'd rather have a 7'2" freshman bench warmer than a 6'2" freshman bench warmer.  We've had plenty of 6'2" studs, the 6'2" projects will never see the court at Marquette.  The 7'2" ones just might.

And for those who think Erik Williams would leave, I for one would be shocked.  I know it was a while ago and there's now a full season behind him with not much playing time, but having talked to all of the players at Marquette Madness, he was the most enthusiastic and genuinely happy player on the team.  He said he loved everything about Marquette and didn't mind the cold because he loved everything else.  He was always surprisingly enthusiastic and encouraging on the bench (as was Yous).  If I was a top 60 freshman and saw about 2 mpg my freshman year, I'd probably just sulk on the bench quite a bit.  He always seemed to have a very positive attitude.  (Jamail Jones also seemed to absolutely love Marquette at Marquette Madness.  He was very polite and excited).

I hope our roster stays the same next year and we get a stud big in 2011.  If we add another player, I hope the rumors that have been thrown around here that Yous's parents are very wealthy are true and he is going to pay his way throughout Marquette and open up a roster spot for another player (very unlikely, but the only way I'd be happy with adding another recruit).
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: bamamarquettefan on March 22, 2010, 11:06:03 PM
sorry to ask a stupid question, but if they were to all sign can one player choose to red shirt for a year and not count against our limit.  Sorry, I'm stupid on the recruiting side.
Title: Gardner 6-foot-10, 300 pounds
Post by: bamamarquettefan on March 22, 2010, 11:16:43 PM
Wow, if Gardner is signing that would sure protect Jimmy et al from getting pushed around underneath.  We really are losing all our muscle underneath with Lazar leaving, and a guy that size would be a wonderful option, though I don't know anything about his game.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 22, 2010, 11:19:05 PM
Quote from: bamamarquettefan on March 22, 2010, 11:06:03 PM
sorry to ask a stupid question, but if they were to all sign can one player choose to red shirt for a year and not count against our limit.  Sorry, I'm stupid on the recruiting side.

Unfortunately, red-shirts still take up a scholarship.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: 77ncaachamps on March 23, 2010, 12:18:01 AM
What happened to the big kid from VA that was on MU's radar?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: mr.MUskie on March 23, 2010, 12:33:24 AM
Does anyone know if perhaps someone is leaving for academic reasons?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: NCMUFan on March 23, 2010, 01:20:06 AM
I like all our current players and new recruits coming in.  I hope there are no transfers or defections on the horizon.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: reinko on March 23, 2010, 06:59:23 AM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 22, 2010, 10:04:08 PM
Because the question was asked how do we make room for a possible key recruiting addition? If we had to get rid of someone Id want it to be Yous hands down. Learn to read dumbass. Im not hiding behind the keyboard from anyone. So are you trying to say that if Wade were to come back and play some college ball but Yous had to be gone, you would keep Yous?

It's OK, you don't get it.  Part of what Marquette prides itself is holding ourselves to higher standards than other schools, and too many of us on this board, those standards are more important individual recruits that MAY have an impact.  The kind of attitude to just be hoping for players to transfer or showing them the door is a dangerous precedent, and too much of that can turn off future recruits.

And yes you are hiding behind a keyboard, like we all are, but you are in the distinct minority of openly calling out for one our players to transfer.  You mentioned in an early post, how much you LOVE Lazar Hayward, even named yourself HaywardHeroes32.  Well, go find him on campus, and have the following conversation with him.  

"Hey Lazar!  What's up man. You know what, Mbao sucks.  He is skinny, doesn't really do anything, I really hope he transfers.  If he doesn't transfer, then Buzz needs to pull his scholarship.  I read on a message board about this potential recruit who is 6'8" 260 lbs, I also saw a youtube clip of him, and I think he could really help the team next year."  

I think he will show some of those leadership qualities you opined about earlier.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: reinko on March 23, 2010, 07:14:19 AM
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 22, 2010, 10:04:33 PM
Hey, don't shoot the messenger. Yous may be the nicest guy in the world and a model citizen. Don't know him. And, life is probably a bitch also when you're 7'2" and can't play basketball. But, his basketball IQ is zero. That coupled with his lack of experience and frail body makes him a bad fit for MU and Big East competition. Just the facts, not making this smack up.
NCAA scholarships are one year at a time and renewable thereafter. Stuff happens. Just sayin', players come and go. Probably the reality of big time money athletics and it happens in every program. Don't want  to see a habit made of it. Yes, Crean did it and continues the practice. Buzz as well. Don't believe all that's reported as fact. Hazel left, Roseboro left, JMay left also. Who's next. It's business and people's livelihood depends on making the correct decisions.

to be fair 4ever, you are basing your comment that he has zero basketball IQ based on 1 play.  The play where Mbao was guarding the in bounds and Buzz was jumping up and down waving his hands showing him what to do.  That's not exactly fair, that was the first minute he ever played of D-1 ball, thrown into a game he had no clue he was gonna play in, doing something he probably never once practiced, with a coach as well as know can get over-excited at times on the sidelines. 

So if you keep saying he has no basketball IQ, c'mon.  It may be low, but it's not zero.  If it is indeed zero as you say it is, that it on Buzz for recruiting him in the first place.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: tower912 on March 23, 2010, 07:37:16 AM
I would rather compete with what we have than model ourselves after Calipari.    "We are.....Marquette"  is supposed to mean something.    It shouldn't mean we are going to sell our souls and run off a kid who by all accounts is great just because he didn't come in and set the world on fire as a frosh.    All of those bigs on all of those mid-majors that so many are looking longingly at took time to develop, too.   Crean landing MacFarland or JuJuan Johnson would have changed a whole bunch of things.    But neither one of them were all-conference as freshman, either.   Yous deserves time and patience just like they received.    Having said all of that, over the last few years, it has become apparent that these things work themselves out.  Don't know how, don't know who, but running a kid off simply because he didn't show much as a freshman is not what Marquette is supposed to be about.   
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PBRme on March 23, 2010, 07:40:35 AM
From Hayward
Shut up. If we are going to lose one of our players to transfer it has to be Yous, that is obvious. He is clearly the weakest link that we got right now and may never be an asset. Nobody is spoiled, you are just ignorant and stupid. I love Hayward because of what he has done for this program for 4 years and hes been a great guy and leader. Now frack off.

One Word -- Midol and then pull the stick out of your kiester, you'll have a better day
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: LON on March 23, 2010, 08:41:05 AM
Quote from: wadesworld on March 22, 2010, 10:58:31 PM
I agree with everything that PTM has said.  We offered Yous a scholarship and he accepted it.  If he's slacking off and has a bad attitude, it's one thing.  If he's working his butt off to become the best player he can be (even if he can't become a good player at all) I'm going to support him 100% of the way, and I would hope (and trust) Buzz and everyone in the athletic department would do the same.  Yes, scholarships are year to year, but if you offer one to a player and he does everything he can to become a better player and person off the court then he should be able to stay on scholarship for all 4 years.  In fact, I'm hoping that Yous can get a medical redshirt and can be around for 5 years.  One image I'll always remember is he was one of 2 players to lift Lazar up off the court after he missed the half court shot (can't remember who else helped him up...for some reason just Yous sticks in my mind).  The kid is 7'2", runs the court very well for being 7'2", and is fairly athletic.  Do I think he'll be an All Big East player?  Nope.  But do I think he could be a solid contributer in his 3rd or 4th year?  Yup.  He's been around the game for a relatively short amount of time.  He's only going to get better.  And it's not like we've had great success with very many big men at Marquette, so why not try?  Do we really want a roster of 13 players under 6'6"?  What's the point?  I suppose at this point I'd rather have a 7'2" freshman bench warmer than a 6'2" freshman bench warmer.  We've had plenty of 6'2" studs, the 6'2" projects will never see the court at Marquette.  The 7'2" ones just might.

And for those who think Erik Williams would leave, I for one would be shocked.  I know it was a while ago and there's now a full season behind him with not much playing time, but having talked to all of the players at Marquette Madness, he was the most enthusiastic and genuinely happy player on the team.  He said he loved everything about Marquette and didn't mind the cold because he loved everything else.  He was always surprisingly enthusiastic and encouraging on the bench (as was Yous).  If I was a top 60 freshman and saw about 2 mpg my freshman year, I'd probably just sulk on the bench quite a bit.  He always seemed to have a very positive attitude.  (Jamail Jones also seemed to absolutely love Marquette at Marquette Madness.  He was very polite and excited).

I hope our roster stays the same next year and we get a stud big in 2011.  If we add another player, I hope the rumors that have been thrown around here that Yous's parents are very wealthy are true and he is going to pay his way throughout Marquette and open up a roster spot for another player (very unlikely, but the only way I'd be happy with adding another recruit).

Agree 100%
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Jam Chowder on March 23, 2010, 08:46:56 AM
HH32... I hope you're prepared to eat a nice helping of crow.

Remember the number of people on this board who were CERTAIN that Cubillan and Acker would contribute nothing this year? They said there was no way they would do anything to help the team in conference play. Almost the whole board spent the bulk of the year eating crow from those statements. No one on here knows what's going to happen year to year, much less 4 years from now.

I'm sure that by the end of Yous' time here, he will be a serviceable role player who will contribute. I can't wait for it to happen so that you can look back and feel like an idiot for hoping this college kid would get run off campus.

How would you have reacted if MU had run you off campus because they found someone smarter?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Canadian Dimes on March 23, 2010, 08:55:47 AM
Quote from: reinko on March 23, 2010, 07:14:19 AM
to be fair 4ever, you are basing your comment that he has zero basketball IQ based on 1 play.  The play where Mbao was guarding the in bounds and Buzz was jumping up and down waving his hands showing him what to do.  That's not exactly fair, that was the first minute he ever played of D-1 ball, thrown into a game he had no clue he was gonna play in, doing something he probably never once practiced, with a coach as well as know can get over-excited at times on the sidelines. 

So if you keep saying he has no basketball IQ, c'mon.  It may be low, but it's not zero.  If it is indeed zero as you say it is, that it on Buzz for recruiting him in the first place.


Have to agree with reinko on this one.  Additionally, Yous 's native tongue is not english and depending on his grasp of the language Buzz was probbably giving hand gestures to make sure Yous fully understood what he wanted him to do.  When Buzz gets in a defensive stance and yells at his players in practice to get low on defense do you think it is becuase his players have such low IQ's that he has to demonstrate a defensive stance for them?  Give the kid a break. 

personally i would love to bring in a 6'10 kid with some muscle.  i would also love to keep Yous around I think he could be a solid player by his 3rd or 4th year.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: pbiflyer on March 23, 2010, 08:58:16 AM
Funny, but Buzz and company have a completely different take on Yous than HH32 and 4ever.
I think that by year 3, we will be dredging up this thread, reminding them how stupid it seems.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 23, 2010, 10:52:41 AM
Quote from: pbiflyer on March 23, 2010, 08:58:16 AM
Funny, but Buzz and company have a completely different take on Yous than HH32 and 4ever.
I think that by year 3, we will be dredging up this thread, reminding them how stupid it seems.

I tell 4never that he's stupid every day.  don't have to wait for a couple of years.   8-)
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Clam Crowder on March 23, 2010, 11:30:40 AM
Murphy sounds just like a Roseboro story. Late bloomer that is getting offers this late, I'm skeptical. Someone wanna give me some info on Gardner?
Title: Mbao and Otule shot blockers
Post by: bamamarquettefan on March 23, 2010, 04:14:57 PM
Absolutely want to keep Mbao.  Obviously he is very challenged offensively, but we need the option of a shot blocker or we are going to have more Stanford-Missouri-Washington games where we play great defense except that we don't have anyone to have their back and reject a short shot at the end.

If I'm not mistaken, the most blocked shots anyone has had for us this decade is 43, and that was D. Wade.

So when Mbao rejectes 5 shots in 60 minutes before he is hurt, one every 12 minutes while he is clearly still learning the game, he could combine with Otule (5 blocks in 25 minutes), they could alter our games.

Remember, when McIlvaine rejected 142 shots opponents shot 35% against us for the year.  We aren't going to get that again, but I think we've got two guys back their who have huge upsides and can assure us we always have the option of a 6-foot-10 or 7-foot-2 guy to have our backs, even if one is in foul trouble.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 04:35:45 PM
Hey Lazar!  What's up man. You know what, Mbao sucks.  He is skinny, doesn't really do anything, I really hope he transfers.  If he doesn't transfer, then Buzz needs to pull his scholarship.  I read on a message board about this potential recruit who is 6'8" 260 lbs, I also saw a youtube clip of him, and I think he could really help the team next year." 


except i didnt say any of that you stupid unnatural carnal knowledge, so why would i go up to lazar and say that? Why are you so stupid? Unfuckingbelievable. Learn to fucking read. I SAID THAT IF WE HAD TO GET RID OF A PLAYER I WOULD WANT IT TO BE YOUS. Do you understand now fuckhead?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Jam Chowder on March 23, 2010, 04:42:56 PM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 04:35:45 PMexcept i didnt say any of that you stupid frack, so why would i go up to lazar and say that? Why are you so stupid? Unfrackingbelievable. Learn to fracking read. I SAID THAT IF WE HAD TO GET RID OF A PLAYER I WOULD WANT IT TO BE YOUS. Do you understand now frackhead?

1. You implied those things rather strongly because of your dismissive and condescending tone. People make inferences about the things you say, and the connotations attached to your post were actually very clear.

2. Your use of name calling really diminishes the legitimacy of your opinions. Try espousing your opinions in a more grown up way, people will take you more seriously.

3. The point you're missing is that you shouldn't want ANY of our players to leave AT ALL. It is a bad thing for the program to have athletes leaving after one year. It sets a bad precedent, and you seem far too eager to see that happen.

4. I don't care HOW bad a freshman center seems to be, when he's 7'2", suit him up, give him a chance to work for a few years and see what happens. I'd rather take the chance than not.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 04:46:10 PM
I understand that we shouldnt want someone to leave, but like i said all my comment was....."the transfer better be Mbao"........if a transfer happend hed be the one id want gone, thats the fact. To make up quotes that i would say to zar is asinine, arogant and just flat retarded, that warrants name calling. Putting words in my mouth.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: reinko on March 23, 2010, 04:53:31 PM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 04:46:10 PM
I understand that we shouldnt want someone to leave, but like i said all my comment was....."the transfer better be Mbao"........if a transfer happend hed be the one id want gone, thats the fact. To make up quotes that i would say to zar is asinine, arogant and just flat retarded, that warrants name calling. Putting words in my mouth.

Are you an adult?  Yeah, I put some words in your mouth, and your response?  Name calling, cursing, and pounding your chest.  So you know what, I apologize for putting said words in your mouth.  I made an inference. 

I am glad you got that out of your system.  Civility in life goes a lot further than the behavior you just displayed.

Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on March 23, 2010, 05:12:21 PM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 04:35:45 PM
Hey Lazar!  What's up man. You know what, Mbao sucks.  He is skinny, doesn't really do anything, I really hope he transfers.  If he doesn't transfer, then Buzz needs to pull his scholarship.  I read on a message board about this potential recruit who is 6'8" 260 lbs, I also saw a youtube clip of him, and I think he could really help the team next year." 


except i didnt say any of that you stupid frack, so why would i go up to lazar and say that? Why are you so stupid? Unfrackingbelievable. Learn to fracking read. I SAID THAT IF WE HAD TO GET RID OF A PLAYER I WOULD WANT IT TO BE YOUS. Do you understand now frackhead?

I think someone needs a lot of drinks to wash that bug out of his a$$....
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 05:12:44 PM
I didnt pound my chest either, i am not a monkey
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: reinko on March 23, 2010, 05:16:28 PM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 05:12:44 PM
I didnt pound my chest either, i am not a monkey

FIIIINNNNNNNEEEEEEE, you didn't pound your chest literally, more like figuratively. 

Good Christ, this is a basketball message board.  I pray for your mental well being you don't act like this in the real world, if so, best of luck my friend.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Boone on March 23, 2010, 05:24:35 PM
Yeah, reinko. Get it right. Besides, Hayward's a less evolved species than a monkey anyway.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: avid1010 on March 23, 2010, 05:34:20 PM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 04:46:10 PM
I understand that we shouldnt want someone to leave, but like i said all my comment was....."the transfer better be Mbao"........if a transfer happend hed be the one id want gone, thats the fact. To make up quotes that i would say to zar is asinine, arogant and just flat retarded, that warrants name calling. Putting words in my mouth.

Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 05:12:44 PM
I didnt pound my chest either, i am not a monkey

You are correct, and anyone that compares your choice of words/actions to that of a monkey should immediately apologize...to all monkeys.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 05:45:10 PM
So now Lazar is a less evolved form of a monkey? After 4 great years what gives?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: reinko on March 23, 2010, 05:48:03 PM
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 05:45:10 PM
So now Lazar is a less evolved form of a monkey? After 4 great years what gives?

Boone was referring to you chief, not Hayward the player.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on March 23, 2010, 06:12:05 PM
He said Hayward though. Considering Lazar is the only Hayward associated with MU, that would lead to some common misunderstanding.



Even though I very well knew what he meant. Chief.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: burger on March 23, 2010, 06:27:36 PM
Tell me you guys did not graduate from MU.....

No excuses either....The drinking age is not 18 any more.....

People of consequence read these threads......

Do not be idiots!
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: buckchuckler on March 23, 2010, 10:12:27 PM
Hayward,
     No matter the name and no matter the board, you are just good at making friends aren't you?
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 23, 2010, 10:43:27 PM
Can't believe I wasted 3 minutes reading this post with absolutely no redeeming value.  Not even a good insult.  :(  Timeouts for everyone.
Title: Re: Reggie Murphy
Post by: mosarsour on March 24, 2010, 12:17:46 PM
Soooooo.....What's the deal with Reggie Murphy? That's the reason I opened this thread in the first place. I got 1 page of Murphy and 3 pages of a complete waste of my time. I pray to God that Mbao doesn't leave...regardless of whoever's plans to come in. As long as he stays healthy, I truly think he could develop into a defensive force by his Junior season like Hasheem Thabeet did. You can't teach size, but you can pretty much teach everything else. Maybe even get Mac involved to work with the kid during the offseason, if we can.

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