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#81
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Shaka cost us the game ton...
Last post by StillWarriors - Today at 07:59:47 AMQuote from: tower912 on Today at 06:27:04 AMRoyce coming up limping and playing on one leg down the stretch was certainly inopportune.
Absolutely, Nova had no answer for him before that.
(I can't believe I just typed that, but I like it. He even made his free throws.)
#82
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Shaka cost us the game ton...
Last post by The Sultan - Today at 07:43:32 AMYeah, Royce limping around and giving up a three point shot as a result was very poor timing. Shaka tried to keep him in the game and preserve his timeout in the process, which didn't really hurt us.
But it came down to two freshmen playing like freshmen. James had multiple TOs and Stevens had multiple missed shots.
I've never thought Shaka was a great in-game coach, but this wasn't on him. (Outside of the longer term issue of poor roster construction.)
But it came down to two freshmen playing like freshmen. James had multiple TOs and Stevens had multiple missed shots.
I've never thought Shaka was a great in-game coach, but this wasn't on him. (Outside of the longer term issue of poor roster construction.)
#83
The Superbar / Re: Prayers for Tumbler Ridge
Last post by jesmu84 - Today at 07:26:03 AMJB, what was it about this incident that motivated you to start a thread?
#84
Hangin' at the Al / Re: That Hurt. A lot.
Last post by panda - Today at 07:16:23 AMQuote from: tower912 on Today at 07:12:18 AMFor the fans.
I know none of this matters to you right now so I am not going to spend much more time on it.
Think about what we have learned about Shaka's recruiting process.
Think about what Shaka has said about having to re-recruit every season, the player as well as his best friend on the team.
Think about the type of character Shaka has made it clear he is looking for. Assume he usually gets it.
Think about it as young men cognizant of their situation, but understanding that young teams struggle sometimes, but believing the talent and building blocks are there if they stick with their friends and brothers.
I accept it as a given that big money is going to sniff around Nigel, Royce, and Adrien. I don't assume that means they are gone.
Neither do I - but sunshine and rainbows are easier to sell when you're winning games in the tournament.
#85
Hangin' at the Al / Re: Can this team win 4 in a r...
Last post by 18thandWells - Today at 07:12:53 AMQuote from: K1 Lover on Today at 01:17:48 AMCould someone kindly explain the Arby's reference? Seen it referenced on every poll but never thought to ask about it until now.
#86
Hangin' at the Al / Re: That Hurt. A lot.
Last post by tower912 - Today at 07:12:18 AMFor the fans.
I know none of this matters to you right now so I am not going to spend much more time on it.
Think about what we have learned about Shaka's recruiting process.
Think about what Shaka has said about having to re-recruit every season, the player as well as his best friend on the team.
Think about the type of character Shaka has made it clear he is looking for. Assume he usually gets it.
Think about it as young men cognizant of their situation, but understanding that young teams struggle sometimes, but believing the talent and building blocks are there if they stick with their friends and brothers.
I accept it as a given that big money is going to sniff around Nigel, Royce, and Adrien. I don't assume that means they are gone.
I know none of this matters to you right now so I am not going to spend much more time on it.
Think about what we have learned about Shaka's recruiting process.
Think about what Shaka has said about having to re-recruit every season, the player as well as his best friend on the team.
Think about the type of character Shaka has made it clear he is looking for. Assume he usually gets it.
Think about it as young men cognizant of their situation, but understanding that young teams struggle sometimes, but believing the talent and building blocks are there if they stick with their friends and brothers.
I accept it as a given that big money is going to sniff around Nigel, Royce, and Adrien. I don't assume that means they are gone.
#87
Hangin' at the Al / Re: That Hurt. A lot.
Last post by panda - Today at 07:02:00 AMQuote from: tower912 on Today at 06:58:24 AMPerhaps. But I also remember Kam alluding to not being able to leave Stevie and Jop. But what if the relationships between players are still that strong, or the bonds with Shaka that go back to the recruiting process are that solid, and the young men are resilient and understand the growth process?
Winning teams ease the burden of decision making. You can sell rgv 8 days a week but it's not as impactful when you're going through a crummy season or the coach doesn't fully commit to improving the roster your next season.
#88
Hangin' at the Al / Re: That Hurt. A lot.
Last post by tower912 - Today at 06:58:24 AMPerhaps. But I also remember Kam alluding to not being able to leave Stevie and Jop. But what if the relationships between players are still that strong, or the bonds with Shaka that go back to the recruiting process are that solid, and the young men are resilient and understand the growth process?
#89
Hangin' at the Al / Re: That Hurt. A lot.
Last post by panda - Today at 06:50:33 AMQuote from: tower912 on Today at 06:46:35 AMYes he will. As will Royce. MU has previously paid their stars enough to keep them when other schools have come sniffing. It is only logical that MU will do everything they can to keep them. Part of that will be relationships. Like Kam not wanting to leave his brothers.
But, like the Brewers, if the college basketball equivalent of the Dodgers swoop in with an obscene offer, a merely competitive offer may mot be enough.
We were able to keep kolek, oso, jones etc. Because of the other returning talent and high expectations for the following season. We cannot say the same now so "rgv" only goes so far when the prospect of another mediocre season without many reinforcements is a possibility.
#90
Hangin' at the Al / Re: That Hurt. A lot.
Last post by tower912 - Today at 06:46:35 AMYes he will. As will Royce. MU has previously paid their stars enough to keep them when other schools have come sniffing. It is only logical that MU will do everything they can to keep them. Part of that will be relationships. Like Kam not wanting to leave his brothers.
But, like the Brewers, if the college basketball equivalent of the Dodgers swoop in with an obscene offer, a merely competitive offer may mot be enough.
But, like the Brewers, if the college basketball equivalent of the Dodgers swoop in with an obscene offer, a merely competitive offer may mot be enough.