Todd Mayo

[MarquetteDano]

Yup, hate the +/- stat.

For an individual game, yes the +/- stat can fool you.  However over a course of an entire season I think it can be useful.  Especially the conference only games.

Which does beg the question:  anyone know the numbers for the season thus far?

[Lennys Tap]

Another problem in analyzing +/- is that Buzz subs offense/defense frequently. Gardner and Junior benefit, Otule/J Wilson, Vander and D Wilson suffer.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

Another problem in analyzing +/- is that Buzz subs offense/defense frequently. Gardner and Junior benefit, Otule/J Wilson, Vander and D Wilson suffer.

This is a great point. Buzz plays a lot of match-ups. Gardner is a tremendous asset, and Buzz maximizes the return by limiting his liabilities.

DG's +/- is going to be inflated like a left handed platoon player in baseball.

I don't say this to diminish DG's game, we just need to keep it in perspective.

Same thing is starting to occur with Vander and Mayo. Seems like Buzz is riding the hot player in any given game (which has been Mayo lately). If Todd goes cold in the next game, my guess is Vander will play the majority of the minutes.

It's a great strategy if you can get the players to buy in and become comfortable with their roles.

MU isn't particularly deep, but there are some good options on the bench with Wilson and Mayo.