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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: Eldon on March 04, 2014, 10:38:43 PM

Title: Big Shot Todd
Post by: Eldon on March 04, 2014, 10:38:43 PM
Ice cold...ice, ice cold.
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: MU82 on March 04, 2014, 11:07:21 PM
Crazy game for Mayo.

He fouled a guy twice to give 4-point plays, but he was amazing offensively in the second half.
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: mattyv1908 on March 04, 2014, 11:10:32 PM
In all honesty, both were bad foul calls by the officials.....but so was the fould called on Mayo resulting in 3 FT to send it to OT.
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: NersEllenson on March 04, 2014, 11:13:26 PM
Quote from: mattyv1908 on March 04, 2014, 11:10:32 PM
In all honesty, both were bad foul calls by the officials.....but so was the fould called on Mayo resulting in 3 FT to send it to OT.

Agree...all 3 calls were very, very, tick tack...

But, on the positive....Todd took a huge step forward tonight for his career...battled through adversity..cold blooded, knocked those 3 FT's down, after he was distraught just a couple minutes earlier by fouling 3 point shooter...great mental toughness...just sad it didn't result in a win...thought he was gonna drain that game winner at end of 2OT..
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: MU82 on March 04, 2014, 11:22:36 PM
Ners:

That is the main positive I take from this game. If Mayo has his head on straight next season, he can be a darn good offensive player. Pair him with Burton, JJJ, Duane, a couple of the frosh and we can really have a nice drive-and-kick kind of attack, maybe similar to what Nova has, with Burton in the Pinkston role.
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: NersEllenson on March 05, 2014, 12:02:28 AM
Quote from: MU82 on March 04, 2014, 11:22:36 PM
Ners:

That is the main positive I take from this game. If Mayo has his head on straight next season, he can be a darn good offensive player. Pair him with Burton, JJJ, Duane, a couple of the frosh and we can really have a nice drive-and-kick kind of attack, maybe similar to what Nova has, with Burton in the Pinkston role.

Definitely agree...Todd has a lot of game...and I'm so glad to see Buzz just roll with him...Todd started out this game pretty rough..but Buzz let him play through it...and he got into his flow..
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: MUfan12 on March 05, 2014, 12:04:43 AM
He needs to start. Should have been starting since the Nova game.

It's no coincidence that Todd has big second halves. He's one of those guys that needs some burn and a couple shots to get going. No idea why you wouldn't want him to get going earlier in the game.
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: 79Warrior on March 05, 2014, 12:06:21 AM
Quote from: MUfan12 on March 05, 2014, 12:04:43 AM
He needs to start. Should have been starting since the Nova game.

It's no coincidence that Todd has big second halves. He's one of those guys that needs some burn and a couple shots to get going. No idea why you wouldn't want him to get going earlier in the game.

Agree.
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 05, 2014, 01:19:52 AM
If we get more of this Mayo next season (sans the fouls on shooters) we will do great things next season.
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: JakeBarnes on March 05, 2014, 01:51:32 AM
Quote from: Ners on March 04, 2014, 11:13:26 PM
Agree...all 3 calls were very, very, tick tack...

But, on the positive....Todd took a huge step forward tonight for his career...battled through adversity..cold blooded, knocked those 3 FT's down, after he was distraught just a couple minutes earlier by fouling 3 point shooter...great mental toughness...just sad it didn't result in a win...thought he was gonna drain that game winner at end of 2OT..

That's a lie. We all know Buzz doesn't develop players
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: Bocephys on March 05, 2014, 09:32:39 AM
Quote from: Ners on March 04, 2014, 11:13:26 PM
Agree...all 3 calls were very, very, tick tack...

But, on the positive....Todd took a huge step forward tonight for his career...battled through adversity..cold blooded, knocked those 3 FT's down, after he was distraught just a couple minutes earlier by fouling 3 point shooter...great mental toughness...just sad it didn't result in a win...thought he was gonna drain that game winner at end of 2OT..

Boy I hope you're right for next season's sake, but how many times have we said that here only to see 1-7 shooting next game and limited minutes because of stupid play?
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: Eldon on March 05, 2014, 10:08:10 AM
So can we all agree that Todd effectively earned the rights to this nickname over Robert Horry?
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on March 05, 2014, 10:12:28 AM
Quote from: ElDonBDon on March 05, 2014, 10:08:10 AM
So can we all agree that Todd effectively earned the rights to this nickname over Robert Horry?

God, theres a name. Couldnt stand the guy just because he was notorious for knocking out those Mavs teams with Nash, Dirk and Finley. Never forgave him for that...
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: swoopem on March 05, 2014, 10:14:26 AM
Quote from: ElDonBDon on March 05, 2014, 10:08:10 AM
So can we all agree that Todd effectively earned the rights to this nickname over Robert Horry?

His nickname to me is The Toddfather
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on March 05, 2014, 10:16:20 AM
Quote from: MUfan12 on March 05, 2014, 12:04:43 AM
He needs to start. Should have been starting since the Nova game.

It's no coincidence that Todd has big second halves. He's one of those guys that needs some burn and a couple shots to get going. No idea why you wouldn't want him to get going earlier in the game.
Just what I have been thinking all year
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: NersEllenson on March 05, 2014, 11:51:22 AM
Quote from: Bocephys on March 05, 2014, 09:32:39 AM
Boy I hope you're right for next season's sake, but how many times have we said that here only to see 1-7 shooting next game and limited minutes because of stupid play?

I'm not worried about that being a reality...see below post.  For what it's worth...Todd started this game quite ugly, which in the past, prior to last 5 games in his MU career, would have put him on the bench immediately...

Quote from: MUfan12 on March 05, 2014, 12:04:43 AM
He needs to start. Should have been starting since the Nova game.

It's no coincidence that Todd has big second halves. He's one of those guys that needs some burn and a couple shots to get going
. No idea why you wouldn't want him to get going earlier in the game.
Title: Re: Big Shot Todd
Post by: royceda5 9 on March 05, 2014, 11:54:06 AM
Todd's really the only player who wants the rock in the last minute. AND the only player I want to have the rock in the last minute.

As soon as Jamil got it he tossed it away like it was a hot potato. Gardner maybe but you can't really ISO a 290-pounder.

It'll be good to see how Todd finishes out the year and hopefully has many more games like this next season.
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