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Title: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 10:54:13 AM
Tony Kimbro Jr, 6'6 sg from Louisville.

http://jodydemling.courier-journal.com/2010/09/kimbro-excited-about-opportunity.html (http://jodydemling.courier-journal.com/2010/09/kimbro-excited-about-opportunity.html)

"It's all starting to come up good," Kimbro said. "I've been talking to them and right now I am really interested in Marquette. They've been talking a lot. I think I will make a visit there soon to see what the campus is all about."

He is a 3-star on ESPN, Scout, and Rivals. Appears to be a bit of a project before he can reach his full potential, but seems to have a lot of upside, with great size for the position. Needs work on his 3-pt shot but is strong attacking the basket. This would be a good fit, in my opinion, as we don't necessarily need a guy like Faust who would probably come in and play right away for 2 years, 3 at most. Let a guy like Kimbro come in, reach his potential while we are already loaded at the position, then by the time DJO leaves, we will have another stud waiting in the wings. He is known as being a hard worker with a high level of intensity.

That being said, I would rather MU waited to see if guys like Hood, Faust, Harrison, or Anderson commit before taking Kimbro, as they seem like better options and I don't see room on this roster for more than one wing in this recruiting class.
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: Canadian Dimes on September 22, 2010, 10:58:56 AM
Quote from: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 10:54:13 AM
Tony Kimbro Jr, 6'6 sg from Louisville.

http://jodydemling.courier-journal.com/2010/09/kimbro-excited-about-opportunity.html (http://jodydemling.courier-journal.com/2010/09/kimbro-excited-about-opportunity.html)

"It's all starting to come up good," Kimbro said. "I've been talking to them and right now I am really interested in Marquette. They've been talking a lot. I think I will make a visit there soon to see what the campus is all about."

He is a 3-star on ESPN, Scout, and Rivals. Appears to be a bit of a project before he can reach his full potential, but seems to have a lot of upside, with great size for the position. Needs work on his 3-pt shot but is strong attacking the basket. This would be a good fit, in my opinion, as we don't necessarily need a guy like Faust who would probably come in and play right away for 2 years, 3 at most. Let a guy like Kimbro come in, reach his potential while we are already loaded at the position, then by the time DJO leaves, we will have another stud waiting in the wings. He is known as being a hard worker with a high level of intensity.

That being said, I would rather MU waited to see if guys like Hood, Faust, Harrison, or Anderson commit before taking Kimbro, as they seem like better options and I don't see room on this roster for more than one wing in this recruiting class.


Just becuase this is the latest articlepublished about a MU recruit does not make him MU's #1 choice.  We have no idea.
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 11:08:13 AM
Quote from: Canadian Dimes on September 22, 2010, 10:58:56 AM
Just becuase this is the latest articlepublished about a MU recruit does not make him MU's #1 choice.  We have no idea.

Who said anything about him being MU's #1 choice? In fact, as I clearly stated, I would guess that he is not MU's #1 choice, given guys like Faust and Harrison are still out there.
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: kmwtrucks on September 22, 2010, 11:11:11 AM
Miller is the only Guy we are recruiting that is a one and Down type of talent.  Faust is rated in the same range as Vander.  A top 50 but not top 10.  He could very well be in college for 4 years.
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: cheebs09 on September 22, 2010, 11:14:21 AM
Quote from: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 11:08:13 AM
Who said anything about him being MU's #1 choice? In fact, as I clearly stated, I would guess that he is not MU's #1 choice, given guys like Faust and Harrison are still out there.

I think the thread title gives it that impression. Just because he may be ready to commit, doesn't mean we are ready for him to commit. Judging by his comments we are high on his list, but I wouldn't say we are a shoe-in to get him soon. He seems like a nice prospect. A 6'6" shooting guard would be very nice.
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 11:23:39 AM
First, just because a guy could be the first commit in a class hardly means he is the team's #1 priority. I honestly don't understand at all how people are thinking I'm implying hes our #1 priority. It just seems hes closer to actually signing than others, which is really all the title of this thread was meant to imply.

I apologize if the title of the thread is misleading. But the gist of the Jody Demling article is that MU is his top choice, and ESPN Insider ran a story entitled "Marquette Close on Kimbro". Thats all I was going off of.
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: MUfan12 on September 22, 2010, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: cheebs09 on September 22, 2010, 11:14:21 AM
I think the thread title gives it that impression. Just because he may be ready to commit, doesn't mean we are ready for him to commit.

Bingo. I doubt we'll take a commitment until we see what happens with guys like Faust, Hood, Harrison, and Shaw.

EDIT- Unless it's Miller. But that would be an upset.
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: tower912 on September 22, 2010, 11:25:20 AM
6'6" guys can do a lot of things in Buzz' offense, provided they can dribble, shoot and play D.  Does this guy bring anything to the table that Wilson/Jones/Blue don't?   I worry about the logjam at 2/3/4.     Few, if any, of us know how this class is going to pan out, but either a Shaw or a Miller along with a couple of glue guy/projects would be pretty nice, considering all of the depth already in place.  If this guy knows comng in that he is likely to be depth/glue, then he looks like a decent get.  
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: TJ on September 22, 2010, 11:26:02 AM
I love how people talking about recruits always think they're so good they'll be entering the draft early, and then when they shift to being incoming freshmen people constantly talk about how they can't be trusted to make a contribution that year.
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 11:26:33 AM
Quote from: kmwtrucks on September 22, 2010, 11:11:11 AM
Miller is the only Guy we are recruiting that is a one and Down type of talent.  Faust is rated in the same range as Vander.  A top 50 but not top 10.  He could very well be in college for 4 years.

Thats why I said hes a 2-3 year player, not a one-and-done. Read what I say people!
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 11:30:09 AM
Quote from: MUfan12 on September 22, 2010, 11:24:35 AM
Bingo. I doubt we'll take a commitment until we see what happens with guys like Faust, Hood, Harrison, and Shaw.

Haha wow, thats exactly what I am saying, as seen in the original post. Why'd I even bother trying to share this info with you guys...
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: MUfan12 on September 22, 2010, 11:31:57 AM
Quote from: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 11:30:09 AM
Haha wow, thats exactly what I am saying, as seen in the original post. Why'd I even bother trying to share this info with you guys...

Missed that in the OP. Sorry about that.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 11:32:43 AM
Changed the thread title. Everyone happy?
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: cheebs09 on September 22, 2010, 11:34:26 AM
Quote from: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 11:30:09 AM
Haha wow, thats exactly what I am saying, as seen in the original post. Why'd I even bother trying to share this info with you guys...

Sorry if it seems like I came down on your or didn't value your info. It's good info and I appreciate you sharing it. I guess I got a little excited about the thread title (it's been pretty dry here lately and have had to resort to the nickname debate as well as other arguments).
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 11:42:36 AM
Quote from: cheebs09 on September 22, 2010, 11:34:26 AM
Sorry if it seems like I came down on your or didn't value your info. It's good info and I appreciate you sharing it. I guess I got a little excited about the thread title (it's been pretty dry here lately and have had to resort to the nickname debate as well as other arguments).

Yea, I see how it would have made my heart jump a beat, thinking we signed Mike Shaw or somebody. I'll take mind of that, especially in this time of year when any little bit of info gets us all going.
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: Canned Goods n Ammo on September 22, 2010, 11:53:49 AM
Quote from: TJ on September 22, 2010, 11:26:02 AM
I love how people talking about recruits always think they're so good they'll be entering the draft early, and then when they shift to being incoming freshmen people constantly talk about how they can't be trusted to make a contribution that year.

Or, if they don't play much as a frosh. (E. Williams), they must be thinking about transferring.

Fandom is a strange beast.
Title: Re: Appears MU is close to their first 2011 recruit.....
Post by: NYWarrior on September 22, 2010, 12:09:52 PM
Quote from: MUfan12 on September 22, 2010, 11:24:35 AM
Bingo. I doubt we'll take a commitment until we see what happens with guys like Faust, Hood, Harrison, and Shaw.

EDIT- Unless it's Miller. But that would be an upset.

I'm guessing MU's first commit comes from outside that core group you suggest.  To this point Buzz has not shown a willingness to wait on kids ala TC -- he closes on kids & moves on.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 22, 2010, 12:19:45 PM
Don't worry Mark, some on here don't read to well.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: MilWarrior on September 22, 2010, 12:25:33 PM
Quote from: mupanther on September 22, 2010, 12:19:45 PM
Don't worry Mark, some on here don't read to well.

Or spell too well.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Golden Avalanche on September 22, 2010, 12:55:52 PM
Quote from: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 10:54:13 AM
Tony Kimbro Jr, 6'6 sg from Louisville.

http://jodydemling.courier-journal.com/2010/09/kimbro-excited-about-opportunity.html (http://jodydemling.courier-journal.com/2010/09/kimbro-excited-about-opportunity.html)

"It's all starting to come up good," Kimbro said. "I've been talking to them and right now I am really interested in Marquette. They've been talking a lot. I think I will make a visit there soon to see what the campus is all about."

He is a 3-star on ESPN, Scout, and Rivals. Appears to be a bit of a project before he can reach his full potential, but seems to have a lot of upside, with great size for the position. Needs work on his 3-pt shot but is strong attacking the basket. This would be a good fit, in my opinion, as we don't necessarily need a guy like Faust who would probably come in and play right away for 2 years, 3 at most. Let a guy like Kimbro come in, reach his potential while we are already loaded at the position, then by the time DJO leaves, we will have another stud waiting in the wings. He is known as being a hard worker with a high level of intensity.

That being said, I would rather MU waited to see if guys like Hood, Faust, Harrison, or Anderson commit before taking Kimbro, as they seem like better options and I don't see room on this roster for more than one wing in this recruiting class.


When did it become a bad thing to find a recruit who could play right away?
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Earl Tatum on September 22, 2010, 01:00:26 PM
 8-)About three years Tony Kimbro Jr. was rated as a top -of -the -line FR from Loseyville.
Don't know what happened, but he also had academic problems. Still want NIC FAUST and MIKE SHAW.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Canadian Dimes on September 22, 2010, 01:08:13 PM
Quote from: MilWarrior on September 22, 2010, 12:25:33 PM
Or spell too well.

took the words rite out of my mouth...LOL
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 01:17:19 PM
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on September 22, 2010, 12:55:52 PM
When did it become a bad thing to find a recruit who could play right away?

Wow, people sure like read whatever they want into peoples' words. I can't see at all how you took that to be what I was saying.

Did I say, in any fashion whatsoever, that it is a bad thing to get a guy who is good enough to play right away? Absolutely not. In fact, I said the exact opposite, that I would still prefer guys like Faust, Anderson, and Harrison over Kimbro.

I said hes a good fit because, over the next 2 years, we are loaded at the 2 with DJO, Vander, and Jamail. Now would be the perfect time to take a bit of a project with high upside at a wing position, as our team will still be more than set at 2/3 with or without him. I clearly stated, multiple times, that Faust/Harrison should be higher priorities. Kimbro would be, imo, a great backup if they fall through. Get it now?

Unbelievable...
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: mr.MUskie on September 22, 2010, 01:17:49 PM
Quote from: MilWarrior on September 22, 2010, 12:25:33 PM
Or spell too well.

+1
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Jay Bee on September 22, 2010, 01:19:28 PM
Kimbro's dad was a pretty decent ballplayer for Denny Crum. 
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 22, 2010, 01:20:29 PM
Quote from: MilWarrior on September 22, 2010, 12:25:33 PM
Or spell too well.
Never said I could spell :D
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 22, 2010, 01:24:38 PM
Quote from: mr.MUskie on September 22, 2010, 01:17:49 PM
+1
Looking back, were is the spelling mistake?
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 22, 2010, 01:27:37 PM
Quote from: Canadian Dimes on September 22, 2010, 01:08:13 PM
took the words rite out of my mouth...LOL
Were is the mistake, smart guy?
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Tigidal on September 22, 2010, 01:37:27 PM
"Sickest block of the year?"... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auvZwv40gvg&feature=related
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on September 22, 2010, 01:48:20 PM
Quote from: mupanther on September 22, 2010, 01:27:37 PM
Were is the mistake, smart guy?
are you serious?  Twice with the "were" when you mean "where"?  Please tell me you were joking. 
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 22, 2010, 01:55:00 PM
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on September 22, 2010, 01:48:20 PM
are you serious?  Twice with the "were" when you mean "where"?  Please tell me you were joking.  
Unless you are talking about something in the past, the comment I made on this topic was "Don't worry Mark, some on here don't read to well."

Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 22, 2010, 01:57:44 PM
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on September 22, 2010, 01:48:20 PM
are you serious?  Twice with the "were" when you mean "where"?  Please tell me you were joking.  
Plus, with your example that could be a simple case of not typing the letter H on the keyboard.

F it, let's move on.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: GOO on September 22, 2010, 01:58:11 PM
For those who think we are loaded up at the 2/3 going forward because of "Wilson/Jones/Blue."  Please remember that they have not even played for MU yet and we are worried about a "log jam."  Please, I wouldn't worry about a log jam, unless all 3 of these guys are really, really good.  Blue has a long way to go on offensive and has to develop an outside shot.   Wilson needs some added intensity and needs to play hard on every play. Jones has a ways to go.  
All have to be consistent, practice hard, and learn a lot.  All will have to fit into the team concept.  Last year EWill was going to be this great talent coming into the year as was Maymon.
A lot can happen.  I wouldn't worry about any log jams unless we have proven players - non of the above are proven players.  Wilson didn't show me a lot at Oregon and has to be a lot more intense to make it under Buzz.  
Will anyone transfer?  Get hurt?  Not live up to expectations?  If we get a Faust type of player or even a Hood type.  They will get playing time, and someone like Blue (unless he develops quickly) or Jones, could very well loose playing time to an incoming freshman.  Or, the Faust/Hood type of player may not live up to expectations.  I've been told that Faust is a lot better than Blue at least on Offense rights now.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Skatastrophy on September 22, 2010, 02:30:42 PM
Quote from: mupanther on September 22, 2010, 01:55:00 PM
Unless you are talking about something in the past, the commit comment I made on this topic was "Don't worry Mark, some on here don't read to well."

Fixed.

I'm just dog-piling for fun.  I don't particularly care how you spell as long as it's easy to figure out. :)
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 22, 2010, 02:43:01 PM
Quote from: Skatastrophy on September 22, 2010, 02:30:42 PM
Fixed.

I'm just dog-piling for fun.  I don't particularly care how you spell as long as it's easy to figure out. :)
Thanks, I just type to fast at work. Boss is around alot.

I just don't like when somebody attacks someone, when they don't even read what that person wrote. Seems a bit odd!
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: bilsu on September 22, 2010, 02:58:40 PM
Quote from: GOO on September 22, 2010, 01:58:11 PM
For those who think we are loaded up at the 2/3 going forward because of "Wilson/Jones/Blue."  Please remember that they have not even played for MU yet and we are worried about a "log jam."  Please, I wouldn't worry about a log jam, unless all 3 of these guys are really, really good.  Blue has a long way to go on offensive and has to develop an outside shot.   Wilson needs some added intensity and needs to play hard on every play. Jones has a ways to go.  
All have to be consistent, practice hard, and learn a lot.  All will have to fit into the team concept.  Last year EWill was going to be this great talent coming into the year as was Maymon.
A lot can happen.  I wouldn't worry about any log jams unless we have proven players - non of the above are proven players.  Wilson didn't show me a lot at Oregon and has to be a lot more intense to make it under Buzz.  
Will anyone transfer?  Get hurt?  Not live up to expectations?  If we get a Faust type of player or even a Hood type.  They will get playing time, and someone like Blue (unless he develops quickly) or Jones, could very well loose playing time to an incoming freshman.  Or, the Faust/Hood type of player may not live up to expectations.  I've been told that Faust is a lot better than Blue at least on Offense rights now.

Both Wilson and Vander think they are point guards. Wilson was the best passer at the pro am. Wilson rather stay outside and pass the ball than bang inside. Jones wants to play outside too and shoot the three. I would say we are not as strong at the three as you guys think.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Golden Avalanche on September 22, 2010, 03:29:45 PM
Quote from: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 01:17:19 PM
Wow, people sure like read whatever they want into peoples' words. I can't see at all how you took that to be what I was saying.

Did I say, in any fashion whatsoever, that it is a bad thing to get a guy who is good enough to play right away? Absolutely not. In fact, I said the exact opposite, that I would still prefer guys like Faust, Anderson, and Harrison over Kimbro.

I said hes a good fit because, over the next 2 years, we are loaded at the 2 with DJO, Vander, and Jamail. Now would be the perfect time to take a bit of a project with high upside at a wing position, as our team will still be more than set at 2/3 with or without him. I clearly stated, multiple times, that Faust/Harrison should be higher priorities. Kimbro would be, imo, a great backup if they fall through. Get it now?

Unbelievable...

Your word choice is poor as evidenced by the beginning of the thread. Don't get in a tiff with others when your composition is loose enough to open up questions.

The main point, as someone else pointed out, is that claiming certain spots are loaded with players who've never played college ball before is cart before horse time. That's why your comment that MU doesn't necessarily need Faust because he's talented enough to play straight away struck me as weird.

Getting prospects who can play right away is never a bad thing no matter how stocked, whether in reality or in fantasy, the position may seem.


Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 03:59:24 PM
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on September 22, 2010, 03:29:45 PM
Your word choice is poor as evidenced by the beginning of the thread. Don't get in a tiff with others when your composition is loose enough to open up questions. 

The main point, as someone else pointed out, is that claiming certain spots are loaded with players who've never played college ball before is cart before horse time. That's why your comment that MU doesn't necessarily need Faust because he's talented enough to play straight away struck me as weird.

Getting prospects who can play right away is never a bad thing no matter how stocked, whether in reality or in fantasy, the position may seem.

No, the main point is not that "certain spots are loaded...cart before horse" as you say. That was not the point you had issue with in your first post addressed at me, which I responded to. We were talking about how you accused me of saying that it is a bad thing to get recruits who are ready to step right in and contribute as freshmen. That is literally the only point you made in your first post, so how you can claim now that you were saying our current players are unproven is beyond me. You made absolutely no reference to that at all.

Quote"When did it become a bad thing to find a recruit who could play right away?"
If you were trying to say MU's current wings are unproven in this post, then you need to tighten up your word choice and composition.

As I stated before, I never said anything about that being a negative, just that a 2guard who is ready to play from day 1 is not a necessity, and now would be a good time to take a project like Kimbro. I would love to land Faust, more than Kimbro. I agree that more talent is always better, but thats not what you originally said.

Way to completely abandon what you were originally saying, then piggy-back on someone else's points hoping to make your original post seem less ridiculous.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: brewcity77 on September 22, 2010, 04:46:16 PM
Quote from: mupanther on September 22, 2010, 01:55:00 PM
Unless you are talking about something in the past, the comment I made on this topic was "Don't worry Mark, some on here don't read to well."



Just because no one's actually addressed it, and because I get anal about this stuff as an English minor, the mistake you made wasn't so much a spelling one as picking the wrong word. You wrote (multiple times now) "to" when you meant to say "too". Not a big difference in Internet speak (Canadian Dimes is the poster child for this) but if you're going to actually ask where your grammatical error was, that's it.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: 77ncaachamps on September 22, 2010, 05:28:18 PM
Quote from: Earl Tatum on September 22, 2010, 01:00:26 PM
8-)About three years Tony Kimbro Jr. was rated as a top -of -the -line FR from Loseyville.
Don't know what happened, but he also had academic problems. Still want NICK FAUST and MIKE SHAW.

+2
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Golden Avalanche on September 22, 2010, 07:05:42 PM
Quote from: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 03:59:24 PM
No, the main point is not that "certain spots are loaded...cart before horse" as you say. That was not the point you had issue with in your first post addressed at me, which I responded to. We were talking about how you accused me of saying that it is a bad thing to get recruits who are ready to step right in and contribute as freshmen. That is literally the only point you made in your first post, so how you can claim now that you were saying our current players are unproven is beyond me. You made absolutely no reference to that at all.
If you were trying to say MU's current wings are unproven in this post, then you need to tighten up your word choice and composition.

As I stated before, I never said anything about that being a negative, just that a 2guard who is ready to play from day 1 is not a necessity, and now would be a good time to take a project like Kimbro. I would love to land Faust, more than Kimbro. I agree that more talent is always better, but thats not what you originally said.

Way to completely abandon what you were originally saying, then piggy-back on someone else's points hoping to make your original post seem less ridiculous.

Yikes. Sensitive.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Aughnanure on September 22, 2010, 07:37:01 PM
Quote from: GOO on September 22, 2010, 01:58:11 PM
For those who think we are loaded up at the 2/3 going forward because of "Wilson/Jones/Blue."  Please remember that they have not even played for MU yet and we are worried about a "log jam."  Please, I wouldn't worry about a log jam, unless all 3 of these guys are really, really good.  Blue has a long way to go on offensive and has to develop an outside shot.   Wilson needs some added intensity and needs to play hard on every play. Jones has a ways to go.  
All have to be consistent, practice hard, and learn a lot.  All will have to fit into the team concept.  Last year EWill was going to be this great talent coming into the year as was Maymon.
A lot can happen.  I wouldn't worry about any log jams unless we have proven players - non of the above are proven players.  Wilson didn't show me a lot at Oregon and has to be a lot more intense to make it under Buzz.  
Will anyone transfer?  Get hurt?  Not live up to expectations?  If we get a Faust type of player or even a Hood type.  They will get playing time, and someone like Blue (unless he develops quickly) or Jones, could very well loose playing time to an incoming freshman.  Or, the Faust/Hood type of player may not live up to expectations.  I've been told that Faust is a lot better than Blue at least on Offense rights now.

This bothers me more than 95% of grammar and spelling mistakes, because its simply more demanding for my eyes to follow - Break Up Your Paragraphs!......I basically skip posts that are too long and don't space out anything.

No offense GOO (yours isnt the worst example of this at all, just the easiest one I found), and I think this might be a thing happening more and more as people increasingly get smartphones.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: mr.MUskie on September 22, 2010, 07:38:03 PM
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 22, 2010, 04:46:16 PM
Just because no one's actually addressed it, and because I get anal about this stuff as an English minor, the mistake you made wasn't so much a spelling one as picking the wrong word. You wrote (multiple times now) "to" when you meant to say "too". Not a big difference in Internet speak (Canadian Dimes is the poster child for this) but if you're going to actually ask where your grammatical error was, that's it.

Exactly.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: MarkCharles on September 22, 2010, 11:40:22 PM
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on September 22, 2010, 07:05:42 PM
Yikes. Sensitive.

Yikes. Nothing to say.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 23, 2010, 07:33:29 AM
oh boy
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: bilsu on September 23, 2010, 08:22:36 AM
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 22, 2010, 04:46:16 PM
Just because no one's actually addressed it, and because I get anal about this stuff as an English minor, the mistake you made wasn't so much a spelling one as picking the wrong word. You wrote (multiple times now) "to" when you meant to say "too". Not a big difference in Internet speak (Canadian Dimes is the poster child for this) but if you're going to actually ask where your grammatical error was, that's it.
I think it is funny and nit picky that you guys get into this. I am not an English expert by any means, but as long as we are going to be nit picky is one's proper English. Appears to be a contraction for one has. I was taught 50 years ago that contractions were bad grammer and I am not sure this is even a correct contraction. ;D
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: Canadian Dimes on September 23, 2010, 08:55:29 AM
Quote from: bilsu on September 23, 2010, 08:22:36 AM
I think it is funny and nit picky that you guys get into this. I am not an English expert by any means, but as long as we are going to be nit picky is one's proper English. Appears to be a contraction for one has. I was taught 50 years ago that contractions were bad grammer and I am not sure this is even a correct contraction. ;D

canadiens dont spell too good.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: wadesworld on September 23, 2010, 09:12:58 AM
Quote from: GOO on September 22, 2010, 01:58:11 PM
For those who think we are loaded up at the 2/3 going forward because of "Wilson/Jones/Blue."  Please remember that they have not even played for MU yet and we are worried about a "log jam."  Please, I wouldn't worry about a log jam, unless all 3 of these guys are really, really good.  Blue has a long way to go on offensive and has to develop an outside shot.   Wilson needs some added intensity and needs to play hard on every play. Jones has a ways to go.  
All have to be consistent, practice hard, and learn a lot.  All will have to fit into the team concept.  Last year EWill was going to be this great talent coming into the year as was Maymon.
A lot can happen.  I wouldn't worry about any log jams unless we have proven players - non of the above are proven players.  Wilson didn't show me a lot at Oregon and has to be a lot more intense to make it under Buzz.  
Will anyone transfer?  Get hurt?  Not live up to expectations?  If we get a Faust type of player or even a Hood type.  They will get playing time, and someone like Blue (unless he develops quickly) or Jones, could very well loose playing time to an incoming freshman.  Or, the Faust/Hood type of player may not live up to expectations.  I've been told that Faust is a lot better than Blue at least on Offense rights now.

It comes down to the fact that we only have 1 true point guard (maybe 2 if you include Smith) and 2 true post players (the 4/5 positions) on next year's team.  Cadougan fits the 1 spot, and O'Tule and Gardner fit the 4/5 spots.  Crowder will play some 4 but he's 6'6" and can (maybe even should, like Lazar) play the 2/3 spots.  Jones, Wilson, and Williams are all 6'6"/6'7" but MUCH more suited for the wing than the post.

So it comes down to the fact that next year we have 2 true big men who can play the 4/5 and both of them are very unproven and don't have the high ratings, expectations, etc. that the players in the 2/3 positions do.  The talent level at the 2/3 spots is MUCH higher than at the 4/5 spots, it will just need to pan out, which I'm confident it will.  Buzz has said he wants a true point guard in every class, and with only (arguably) 2, you can bet that one scholarship will go to a point guard.  Do we need another 2/3 player while we already have 7 players (including Smith and Crowder, excluding Singleton who could even play there) at that position?  Sure most of them are unproven, but our bigs are even less proven.  At least we have the bodies at the 2/3 positions, unlike the 4/5 positions.

Also to whoever said the 3 position may not be as crowded as we think because Wilson and Jones don't like to play back to the basket, bang it down low basketball, the 3 position is a wing, definitely not a big.  The 1 is a point guard, the 2/3 are wings, and the 4/5 are low block guys.  So they will definitely be playing the 3 and not banging down low.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 23, 2010, 09:31:56 AM
Is it common knowledge that UL isn't recruiting this dude?
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: TJ on September 23, 2010, 09:44:31 AM
Quote from: GOO on September 22, 2010, 01:58:11 PM
For those who think we are loaded up at the 2/3 going forward because of "Wilson/Jones/Blue."  Please remember that they have not even played for MU yet and we are worried about a "log jam."  Please, I wouldn't worry about a log jam, unless all 3 of these guys are really, really good.  Blue has a long way to go on offensive and has to develop an outside shot.   Wilson needs some added intensity and needs to play hard on every play. Jones has a ways to go.  
All have to be consistent, practice hard, and learn a lot.  All will have to fit into the team concept.  Last year EWill was going to be this great talent coming into the year as was Maymon.
A lot can happen.  I wouldn't worry about any log jams unless we have proven players - non of the above are proven players.  Wilson didn't show me a lot at Oregon and has to be a lot more intense to make it under Buzz.  
Will anyone transfer?  Get hurt?  Not live up to expectations?  If we get a Faust type of player or even a Hood type.  They will get playing time, and someone like Blue (unless he develops quickly) or Jones, could very well loose playing time to an incoming freshman.  Or, the Faust/Hood type of player may not live up to expectations.  I've been told that Faust is a lot better than Blue at least on Offense rights now.
Looks like the transition from "recruits" to "freshmen" is upon us.  It's an exciting time of year.
Title: Re: MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.
Post by: MarkCharles on September 23, 2010, 03:41:20 PM
Nothing really new here, just saw this tidbit from Jody Demling...

Tony Kimbro Jr., 6-6, G, Jeffersontown - The former Manual star is back in Louisville after two seasons at Arden (N.C.) Christ School and is much improved on the floor. He said he's hearing from Marquette and if he visits the campus and has an offer I could see him ending up there for the next four years.
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