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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: tower912 on November 19, 2021, 08:05:45 PM
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1. TK's leg looks better. He controlled the game.
2. Great to see the comeback getting nothing from Morsell. A whole lot of other guys stepped up.
3. Everybody just plays without fear. Amazing.
4. Greg looked rusty. Then comfortable in the second half.
5. A pattern. Sluggish first half. Curb stomp second half. Red Bull IV's at halftime?
6. Just so much fun
7. Rest up and win this thing.
8. I wonder if Kolek helps with scout for St. Bonaventure.
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(https://c.tenor.com/vN3gaJ3g2nAAAAAM/cybervein-cyberveinindia.gif)
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Tower, you are on a roll.
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9. Shaka Smart has installed a winning culture in 5 regular season games.
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Tower, you are on a roll.
So are we and it feels nice
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Think Wojo makes those adjustments at the half?? 🤣🤣🤣
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OMax with a nice 8 point, 9 rebound game.
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I eff’n love this team.
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Think Wojo makes those adjustments at the half?? 🤣🤣🤣
Give it up already… the admin ain’t paying that buyout so you might as well get comfortable until 2025 at least. Then after that we’re looking at bare minimum a 2-3 year PAINFUL rebuild. Frankly - we may not see the NIT until 2040.
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Give it up already… the admin ain’t paying that buyout so you might as well get comfortable until 2025 at least. Then after that we’re looking at bare minimum a 2-3 year PAINFUL rebuild. Frankly - we may not see the NIT until 2040.
The admin didn’t technically pay for it so that is not wrong
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9. Shaka Smart has installed a winning culture in 5 regular season games.
5 Games to judge, I'm really a badger fan?
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The admin didn’t technically pay for it so that is not wrong
Correct
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The admin didn’t technically pay for it so that is not wrong
They gathered the money to pay for it… like MU does with almost every other non-routine venture.
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Give it up already… the admin ain’t paying that buyout so you might as well get comfortable until 2025 at least. Then after that we’re looking at bare minimum a 2-3 year PAINFUL rebuild. Frankly - we may not see the NIT until 2040.
Well played.
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Kur is an absolute blocking stud.
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3. Everybody just plays without fear. Amazing.
9. Shaka Smart has installed a winning culture in 5 regular season games.
Shaka talks the talk, then backs it up. His interview from April:
Shaka: I think before you talk about that, you have to establish a foundation of how you act, how you interact, and respond. That’s what culture is, those three things. We tell our guys all the time, in order to be champions you have to act, interact, and respond like champions. You don’t just show up and cut down the nets because you want to. You have to build out those cultural elements and live them every day, so that’s certainly realistic to build that.
Everyboyd playing without fear... like champions and championship culture.
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Love the way we get contributions from so many guys . They seem to come at the right time.
Always enjoying beating an All Time great coach like Huggy Bear .
On to the Bonnie’s .
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Damnation, this is a TEAM!!!!
These guys play together from the begin to end of the game. There's no quit with these guys. Love that they're still fighting at the end. Coaches are making a Huge difference.
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WVA has a senior laden, experienced team. And down the stretch they looked gassed and tentative. Our mostly young team looked fresh, poised and FEARLESS. This is fun.
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Love the way we get contributions from so many guys . They seem to come at the right time.
Always enjoying beating an All Time great coach like Huggy Bear .
On to the Bonnie’s .
Lot of teeth grinding over OMax but he did the dirty work tonight.
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https://twitter.com/sctvman/status/1461878345596035081?s=21
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Love Kur's approach to blocking shots. Not to denigrate Theo but so far...1) He's not flying around attempting to block shots he has not chance at and thus allowing offensive boards, and 2) He has done an excellent job of blocking and maintaining possession. That's a skill that you don't see a lot in college.
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Love Kur's approach to blocking shots. Not to denigrate Theo but so far...1) He's not flying around attempting to block shots he has not chance at and thus allowing offensive boards, and 2) He has done an excellent job of blocking and maintaining possession. That's a skill that you don't see a lot in college.
Kur got better at not fouling while at Oklahoma while putting up better block numbers than Theo. I like Theo but Kur is a clear upgrade
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Love Kur's approach to blocking shots. Not to denigrate Theo but so far...1) He's not flying around attempting to block shots he has not chance at and thus allowing offensive boards, and 2) He has done an excellent job of blocking and maintaining possession. That's a skill that you don't see a lot in college.
Also Kur blocks shots lightly to allow teammates to get it. Love Theo but his slam blocks off the glass would typically end up in the other teams guards hands.
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Give it up already… the admin ain’t paying that buyout so you might as well get comfortable until 2025 at least. Then after that we’re looking at bare minimum a 2-3 year PAINFUL rebuild. Frankly - we may not see the NIT until 2040.
4 to 5 years to judge. Or was it 4 to 5 games?
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Dano
That is how you a shot blocker does it.
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Learn his name.
He definitely has some Diener in him, both in game and in mindset/demeanor on the court.
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Give it up already… the admin ain’t paying that buyout so you might as well get comfortable until 2025 at least. Then after that we’re looking at bare minimum a 2-3 year PAINFUL rebuild. Frankly - we may not see the NIT until 2040.
You ain’t lying. Many of us (me included) were rationalizing a slow rebuild and/or not realistic on how displeased some of our large donors were. The right move was made and we are ALL happier for it.
This team is talented. And we are going to be a tournament team based on what we’re seeing. Good for Shaka and good for MU!
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He is the heart and soul of this team.
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5. A pattern. Sluggish first half. Curb stomp second half. Red Bull IV's at halftime?
Only one explanation.
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I'm not sure we could ever say the sum was greater than the whole of its parts with the last guy. Already feels like that's the case so far this season.
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I love how we are playing right now. As you said there is no fear on that court and Shaka has already created a winning culture. My favorite play of the night was Kur's block to Darryl's dunk in transition. If we still had Wojo we would've lost the minute we got down 10+, but that is the magic of Shaka and the 'never give up mindset' he has instilled in them.
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Osa's drive was indicative of the leash that Coach Smart gives these guys. He decided to do a spin move and drive from 20 feet late in a close game against a high major. And nobody flinched. Amazing how all of these young guys are playing completely without fear.
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https://twitter.com/sctvman/status/1461878345596035081?s=21
crowd singing Country Roads- great!
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we would've lost the minute we got down 10+, but that is the magic of Shaka and the 'never give up mindset' he has instilled in them.
down 12? "Win anyway!"
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I'm liking 3 or 4 years of Kolek and Kam.
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down 12? "Win anyway!"
I’m going to be so nervous if this MU team ever has a 15 pt lead in the 1st half
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The rest of the Big East are gonna despise Kolek for the next three seasons aren’t they?
“He’s still there…?”
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https://twitter.com/sctvman/status/1461878345596035081?s=21
That is awesome!!!
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The rest of the Big East are gonna despise Kolek for the next three seasons aren’t they?
“He’s still there…?”
Yes they are
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ForRent
He will be a villain for next three years. Bring it on!
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Kur got better at not fouling while at Oklahoma while putting up better block numbers than Theo. I like Theo but Kur is a clear upgrade
And he can dunk in traffic. Theo would get stuffed by the rim in traffic.
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I’m going to be so nervous if this MU team ever has a 15 pt lead in the 1st half
Yes, PRAY
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Kam Jones was big in the 2nd half. No hesitation at all on his 3s. Some DJO vibes with that sweet lefty stroke.
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Learn his name.
He definitely has some Diener in him, both in game and in mindset/demeanor on the court.
I’m starting to like the Steve Nash comparisons. I’m kidding of course….I think
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And he can dunk in traffic. Theo would get stuffed by the rim in traffic.
He’s a bit awkward but more athletic
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The rest of the Big East are gonna despise Kolek for the next three seasons aren’t they?
“He’s still there…?”
That's more annoyed by than despised. It's not like he is Brad Davison.
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That's more annoyed by than despised. It's not like he is Brad Davison.
Speaking of which, the rodents and their fans won’t like him either
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Speaking of which, the rodents and their fans won’t like him either
That's just jealousy. They think they should have a monopoly on the talented pasty white basketball players.
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That's just jealousy. They think they should have a monopoly on the talented pasty white basketball players.
Getting Rowsey throat slash vibes
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Having no expectations and assuming we’ll fittingly play the role of underdog well has lowered my BP and allowed me to watch these games and really enjoy experiencing these guys defy the odds.
Well done- and, wow.
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In both our games the team playing offense on the left hoop (on screen) has lit it up. It might just be where the microphones are, but shots on the other (right hoop) rim sound like they are clanking on the playground double rims.
Almost 100% assuredly is a coincidence and an artifact of where the microphones are, but if there is a way we can play both halves on that hoop, I'd take it.
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Said it Monday and the comment stands
I’m aroused
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He has a bit of Macura swagger to him. Could go for a gator chomp on Dec 4
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But did we score more than 50 against a quality team?
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Said it Monday and the comment stands
I’m aroused
Call your doctor. You probably want to live through this season.
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Thought we gave up a lot of pretty open layups in relatively big moments. Thankfully WVU was rattled and missed them, which I’m sure had to do with the press and Kur at the rim.
Beyond that it was a nearly flawless second half. Particularly enjoyed Kam’s four quick threes. He is going to be fun to watch.
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WVA has a senior laden, experienced team. And down the stretch they looked gassed and tentative. Our mostly young team looked fresh, poised and FEARLESS. This is fun.
I was thinking the exact same thing, Lenny. I said to Mrs. 82, “Huggy’s team is draggin’!” I think that happens when your soul has been stolen!!
The other thing that really stood out to me - and tower mentioned it - is that our heroes did this despite getting bupkis from the guy who had carried us through 4 games. Very impressive responses by TK and Kam, especially. We really needed someone to step up, and they did.
A very positive sign going forward.
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Had a dinner I had to go to, so watched on delay.
Good God this team is fun. Loved Greg out there, he made WV honest on a few that opened up the floor for Kam. O-Max big on the boards.
That's the Kolek I thought we were getting.
Love to see a young team imposing itself down the stretch on a senior-laden WV team.
Dunno if it is a country road, but Shaka definitely has this team on the right path.
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What an incredibly fun team and coach to watch and root for. Welcome back Warriors!
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Also, this is great:
https://mobile.twitter.com/DienerTravis/status/1461889069722611714 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DienerTravis/status/1461889069722611714)
Travis Diener
@DienerTravis
5-0 seems good!! EagleEagle
Squad has a lot of fight and no quit. Shaka has these boys playing hard.
Ty reminds me of someone that use to play at MU……… Niv Berkowitz??
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Also, this is great:
https://mobile.twitter.com/DienerTravis/status/1461889069722611714 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DienerTravis/status/1461889069722611714)
That's awesome!
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Also, this is great:
https://mobile.twitter.com/DienerTravis/status/1461889069722611714 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DienerTravis/status/1461889069722611714)
That is awesome! Even he thinks it.
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They gathered the money to pay for it… like MU does with almost every other non-routine venture.
I wouldn't phrase it this way.
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Kur is what we all hoped Youssoupha Mbao would be.
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The rest of the Big East are gonna despise Kolek for the next three seasons aren’t they?
“He’s still there…?”
Hope so
Isn't that what many of us said about Gillespie and before him Diefendork
About time we get to do that to the other teams.
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https://twitter.com/sctvman/status/1461878345596035081?s=21
I had a commitment so have not watched yet. Brewing coffee and about to watch. This is awesome. Did Shaka dance across the floor as they sang?
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https://wvsportsnow.com/marquettes-2nd-half-3-point-shooting-too-much-for-west-virginia/
WV perspective
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Really think Huggy screwed up not taking a TO during MU's 13-0 run.
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Oso looks very fast.
His move last night from the 3point line to the near layup (ended with a charge) was two long steps for him. It was almost Giannis like.
Talk about an improvement.
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Oso looks very fast.
His move last night from the 3point line to the near layup (ended with a charge) was two long steps for him. It was almost Giannis like.
Talk about an improvement.
Small sample size, but I’d say Oso has a bit of a natural feel for the game. Of all the guys not part of the current top 3, I think he’s the most intriguing guy on the roster
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Man Kolek showing flashes (insert white bball player).
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Man Kolek showing flashes (insert white bball player).
He’s quite crafty. Many fathers would love him to come over for dinner with their daughters.
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Small sample size, but I’d say Oso has a bit of a natural feel for the game. Of all the guys not part of the current top 3, I think he’s the most intriguing guy on the roster
Another year of experience and muscle, and he could be a monster.
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Man Kolek showing flashes (insert white bball player).
He really reminds me of Diener !!!! (Teal)
Digging slightly deeper in the comparison bag, he’s brought to mind Jason Williams after he ditched the And1 mixtape game. Always finding the right pass, looking to pass first, pushes the fast break with a killer pass, but a capable scorer.
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All you have to do is look the minutes he plays to realize his importance to this team being successful. Team success is connected at the hip with Kolek. Granted a small size, but he looks to me to be a guy with short memory and wants the ball in his hands.
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He really reminds me of Diener !!!! (Teal)
Digging slightly deeper in the comparison bag, he’s brought to mind Jason Williams after he ditched the And1 mixtape game. Always finding the right pass, looking to pass first, pushes the fast break with a killer pass, but a capable scorer.
Hope Kolek doesn’t like motorcycles
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Hope Kolek doesn’t like motorcycles
https://allucanheat.com/wp-content/uploads/getty-images/2017/07/79056227.jpeg
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Another year of experience and muscle, and he could be a monster.
Agreed. I think he'll be ready to start next year. Just find a bigger, veteran backup big in the portal and we should be good.
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All you have to do is look the minutes he plays to realize his importance to this team being successful. Team success is connected at the hip with Kolek. Granted a small size, but he looks to me to be a guy with short memory and wants the ball in his hands.
I like the short memory comment. His shot was flat in the first half but he kept shooting after half. But, he did have five turns and was a bit ragged at times. Yet, racked up 8 helpers and grabbed 6 defensive rebounds coming back for the ball, so the rest of his game did not suffer.
That said, while he has an incredible 36.5% assist rate, he has to clean up his turnovers (23% rate). Teams will start trapping him when they learn he is the heart.
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Replay is on ESPNU right now
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A couple of those turnovers were long, ill-advised passes.
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All you have to do is look the minutes he plays to realize his importance to this team being successful. Team success is connected at the hip with Kolek. Granted a small size, but he looks to me to be a guy with short memory and wants the ball in his hands.
Yep. With about 2 minutes to go, I asked Mrs. 82: "Has Kolek even come out of this game yet? Shaka has subbed everybody but him." (Turns out he had been subbed out for 1 minute in the first half.) He was too valuable and playing too well to take out, even for a coach who happily uses 10-11 players.
One small nit with something you said earlier, Goose: I don't think he's the "glue guy" in the sense most mean when they use that term. "Glue guy" suggests a player of limited talent whose main role is to do a few little things, rally the troops and/or do some of the dirty work. Matt Heldt, Trent Lockett and Ulice Payne were glue guys.
Kolek is one of this team's 3 most important players IMHO. To beat any good team, we'll need 2 of Kolek, Morsell and Lewis to have very good games. To beat any great team, we'll need all 3 of them to excel.
That said, while he has an incredible 36.5% assist rate, he has to clean up his turnovers (23% rate). Teams will start trapping him when they learn he is the heart.
Yep. Gotta clean that up. Kolek is way too smart and in control to have thrown 2 or 3 of those. And I'm sure every Big East coach who has watched 10 minutes of MU hoops this season already know he's the heart.
If you want to be entrusted with the ball for 35+ minutes, you simply can't throw those passes. I'm confident he'll learn and grow. He's still a young player.
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Shaka rode a hot combination last night, though ot seemed weird. So, he will ride the hot hands.
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He’s quite crafty. Many fathers would love him to come over for dinner with their daughters.
Gym rat. Sneaky athleticism
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He said something interesting post game with Homer and Tony. That at halftime, Shaka came in and gave his thoughts for thirty seconds, told them to work it out, and left.
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He’s quite crafty. Many fathers would love him to come over for dinner with their daughters.
Don't know about that. Beware of the sneaky part calling over to his relationship with daughters. Never know, boys will be boys.
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Don't know about that. Beware of the sneaky part calling over to his relationship with daughters. Never know, boys will be boys.
Whoosh
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Hope so
Isn't that what many of us said about Gillespie and before him Diefendork
About time we get to do that to the other teams.
Gillespie and Devendorf are no way similar. Gillespie is a good basketball player while Devendorf was just dirty trash out there. I do like the comparison of Kolek to Gillespie who has progressed nicely since an underclassman.
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Gillespie and Devendorf are no way similar. Gillespie is a good basketball player while Devendorf was just dirty trash out there. I do like the comparison of Kolek to Gillespie who has progressed nicely since an underclassman.
Devensdorf was 17 and 4 as a junior and 16 and 3 as a senior. His senior year they went to a Sweet Sixteen. I hated him, but he wasn’t “just dirty trash.”
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Ryan Arcidiacono
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He said something interesting post game with Homer and Tony. That at halftime, Shaka came in and gave his thoughts for thirty seconds, told them to work it out, and left.
That is interesting, given all the talk about Shaka's great halftime adjustments yesterday.
Ego management is a huge part of coaching, maybe the biggest, and Shaka seems very good at it. That WAS him making halftime adjustments -- give the kids ownership of the team. I love it.
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That is interesting, given all the talk about Shaka's great halftime adjustments yesterday.
Ego management is a huge part of coaching, maybe the biggest, and Shaka seems very good at it. That WAS him making halftime adjustments -- give the kids ownership of the team. I love it.
If true, it reminds me of Buzz's boot camps and how he would try to make them problem solve.
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If true, it reminds me of Buzz's boot camps and how he would try to make them problem solve.
“If all but 3 of you deserve to be suspended, who do we suspend for the first half and who do we suspend for the second half so that we don’t risk taking a loss at the expense of some accountability? You guys figure it out.”
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Nice.
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I don’t remember if it was Yogi who said, “half of this game is 90% mental”, but it certainly applies to Kolek.
He is nowhere near the athlete as DJ Carton, but he is light years ahead with court awareness. He knows where the other 4 guys are at all times. I’ll take Kolek 8 days a week over Carton as my PG.
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Said it Monday and the comment stands
I’m aroused
Duz it last longer dan fore ours, hey?
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I don’t remember if it was Yogi who said, “half of this game is 90% mental”, but it certainly applies to Kolek.
He is nowhere near the athlete as DJ Carton, but he is light years ahead with court awareness. He knows where the other 4 guys are at all times. I’ll take Kolek 8 days a week over Carton as my PG.
Actually I think Yogi said, “90% of this game is mental, the other half is physical” or something like that - that said, I 100% agree with your assessment, Jockey.