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Title: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: toddjdub on October 13, 2021, 04:33:23 PM: Go with the freshman at point guard? Is it better to go with veteran options like Morsell, Elliott or Kolek?

http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2021/10/the-case-for-starting-stevie-mitchell.html
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: tower912 on October 13, 2021, 04:52:33 PM: Only if he beats out the other two freshmen PGs
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: genious expert on October 13, 2021, 04:55:12 PM: I think it will be Mitchell or Emarion Ellis.
Morsell/Elliott/Kolek all have played 2/3 for their entire careers. Not saying one of them can't play PG but I'd be surprised.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 13, 2021, 05:26:18 PM: Morsell and Kolek have both played the point before. Elliott will not play the point. I think Mitchell is the more ready now player but Ellis has the higher ceiling.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: genious expert on October 13, 2021, 05:41:03 PM: Quote from: TAMU Eagle on October 13, 2021, 05:26:18 PM
Morsell and Kolek have both played the point before. Elliott will not play the point. I think Mitchell is the more ready now player but Ellis has the higher ceiling.

They’ve played point in college?
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 13, 2021, 05:56:21 PM: Quote from: genious expert on October 13, 2021, 05:41:03 PM
They’ve played point in college?

Yes
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: rocket surgeon on October 13, 2021, 07:34:41 PM: the jump from hs point guard to big east et.al. point is pretty demanding and could make or break a freshman. i'd rather see mitch finessed into the position.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 13, 2021, 09:04:59 PM: I don't know when he'll start, but Ellis will be the stud of the freshman class.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on October 13, 2021, 09:08:32 PM: How can anyone make a case for any of these guys until they see them play college ball? Or at least see them in practice?
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: MUfan12 on October 13, 2021, 10:20:29 PM: Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on October 13, 2021, 09:04:59 PM
I don't know when he'll start, but Ellis will be the stud of the freshman class.

His defense will earn minutes until his offensive game catches up.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: 1318WWells on October 13, 2021, 10:31:56 PM: Quote from: rocket ALM surgeon on October 13, 2021, 07:34:41 PM
the jump from hs point guard to big east et.al. point is pretty demanding and could make or break a freshman. i'd rather see mitch finessed into the position.

Another luxury of having Morsell on the team: these freshman guards having to go up against the Big Ten defensive player of the year every day at practice. Might make game days seem a little easier.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: JakeBarnes on October 14, 2021, 10:00:20 AM: Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on October 13, 2021, 09:04:59 PM
I don't know when he'll start, but Ellis will be the stud of the freshman class.

I am excited as heck to see year 2-3 EE. He is going to be something special, especially when he develops a more consistent jumper.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 14, 2021, 10:36:11 AM: Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on October 13, 2021, 09:04:59 PM
I don't know when he'll start, but Ellis will be the stud of the freshman class.

I agree that he by far has the most talent but I'm wondering if he will need some time to reach it. I can see Mitchell being the stud freshman this season with Ellis passing him in the future. Kind of like Dawson and what we hope Justin Lewis ends up doing this year.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 14, 2021, 11:14:51 AM: Quote from: TAMU Eagle on October 14, 2021, 10:36:11 AM
I agree that he by far has the most talent but I'm wondering if he will need some time to reach it. I can see Mitchell being the stud freshman this season with Ellis passing him in the future. Kind of like Dawson and what we hope Justin Lewis ends up doing this year.

Dominic James and Jerel McNeal would be a good example of this.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: fjm on October 14, 2021, 05:58:55 PM: Start him after he gets out of the walking boot he’s currently in?
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: Newsdreams on October 14, 2021, 06:21:17 PM: Quote from: fjm on October 14, 2021, 05:58:55 PM
Start him after he gets out of the walking boot he’s currently in?
Officially a starter....
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: Herman Cain on October 14, 2021, 09:02:13 PM: Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on October 13, 2021, 09:08:32 PM
How can anyone make a case for any of these guys until they see them play college ball? Or at least see them in practice?
I agree with this analysis
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: Bo Ryan's Massage Therapist on October 16, 2021, 12:37:04 PM: Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on October 13, 2021, 09:04:59 PM
I don't know when he'll start, but Ellis will be the stud of the freshman class.

I agree but it sounds like Ellis came in not ready for the toughness demanded by Shaka and has a long way to go. I have heard he wasn't able to finish a few practices early on due to conditioning and mental toughness. Sounds like Shaka is working on his overall toughness
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: Silkk the Shaka on October 16, 2021, 01:17:55 PM: Quote from: Bo Ryan's Massage Therapist on October 16, 2021, 12:37:04 PM
I agree but it sounds like Ellis came in not ready for the toughness demanded by Shaka and has a long way to go. I have heard he wasn't able to finish a few practices early on due to conditioning and mental toughness. Sounds like Shaka is working on his overall toughness

Surprising to me since he was a star football player in HS
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: Jay Bee on October 18, 2021, 11:23:51 AM: Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on October 13, 2021, 09:08:32 PM
How can anyone make a case for any of these guys until they see them play college ball? Or at least see them in practice?

Just have to not be an idiot and it’s very doable.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: tower912 on October 19, 2021, 01:08:17 PM: Ben Steele tweeting an interview at Big East media day. Coach Smart says that Stevie has been the best freshman defensively.
Title: Re: Crackedsidewalks.com: The Case for Starting Stevie Mitchell
Post by: Newsdreams on October 19, 2021, 01:47:09 PM: Quote from: tower912 on October 19, 2021, 01:08:17 PM
Ben Steele tweeting an interview at Big East media day. Coach Smart says that Stevie has been the best freshman defensively.
Link....give Steele views