Otule is better than Burke right now

[MR.HAYWARD]

As the season evolves Burke's play has picked up and his value should be recognized. To date only one center has gone off on us, Chism. Marquette has all the scoring it needs. What it lacks is someone who will limit the opponent's big guy. Burke has been doing a very fine job fronting their post players. And he's doing it against bigger and stronger opponents. He has excellent quickness that allows him to move quickly and get strong defensive positions. I love Otule's projection but Burke is a much better fit for the team right now.

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[MR.HAYWARD]

The main thing that worries me about Otule is that he seems plodding and slow.  If he seemed quicker and more athletic, but still seemed a little lost out there, I would feel good about his future.  I am not sure he can be more athletic than he showed yesterday.

you mean he looked like a Freshman big man that was not in the top 75 coming ut of High School.  yes, you are right -  if we actually recruited bigs the last 9 years you would realize that is how Freshman bigs not named greg Monroe or Greg oden look as freshman.  that is why you need 4 in the system ...that is why they redshirt them or they never play at Wisky.  Otule is only playing becuase we have no one else...we have no Junior Big and no sopmore big...hazel is a 3-4 size wise...dont blame Otule for not living up to Mu's needs blame the douchebag in Bloomington who is coaching his team to a 6 win season!

[Big Papi]

Otule might be plodding and slow but I sure like his aggressiveness.  He will be a whole lot better next year at this time with a season under his belt.   But back to plodding and slow, I do believe that McMorrow is a bit more athletic and will be a very good compliment to Otule next year.

[DaCoach]

I saw Otule play a few times here in Houston last year. As I said then and I still insist, he's a project. But he's a smart kid with good instincts and a very hard worker. It's too bad he got injured or he'd be playing 15 mpg. His lack of non tension practice time was a huge loss for him as a freshman. It also hurt that he isn't playing behind a quality center who could mentor him and play against him in scrimmages.

That being said, he's very quick. I attribute his seeming slowness to indecision. He's thinking rather than reacting. Give him time and we should have a decent center next year, possibly excellent after that.

[yellow chickens]

is liam back practicing with the guys yet? from my limited time watching him he is an absolute beast and super athletic for his size. he needs all the practice he can get before next year. also, it would be good for our guys to go against a true 7 footer. i think that liam has HUGE potential based on his athleticism and great size.

[jficke13]

liam is able to go at a very limited level at this point. he was out of the boot doing some basic light drills before the cincy game with the team.