Jamal Ferguson = Pat Hazell

[Tugg Speedman]

In the last 10 games Ferguson has played a total of 3 minutes.  2 minutes against NC Central and 1 minute against Seton Hall.

Over the same 10 games Jake Thomas played 13 minutes spread over 8 games.

Even Dylan Flood got into the game tonight.

This is starting to remind me of Pat Hazell a few years ago.  Buzz NEVER played him down the stretch and he left.  Buzz is now running Flood into the game before Ferguson.  Is this a message?

Thoughts?

[martyconlonontherun]

If I remember correctly, Hazell had an off-the-court incident that was part of the problem.

[MUfan12]

Ferguson came in at the same time.

Nobody plays 12 guys. Juan got the same treatment last year, and he is really big for this team.

[QuetteHoops]

Ferguson played at the end right along with Flood...

[keefe]

Hazel enjoyed horticultural pursuits that conflicted with team rules.

[martyconlonontherun]

Hazel enjoyed horticultural pursuits that conflicted with team rules.

Also heard a story involving ATMs...

[chapman]

Ferguson got in a whistle before Flood.  Thomas has the advantage because he's in his fourth year of college and second with the program, Ferguson is a freshman.  Patience.

[NersEllenson]

If I remember correctly, Hazell had an off-the-court incident that was part of the problem.

You remember correctly...

[Tugg Speedman]

Hazel enjoyed horticultural pursuits that conflicted with team rules.

Did not know that ... thanks

And no I'm not suggesting the same with Jamal, just that he NEVER plays like Hazell.

And this says Ferguson did not play tonight
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/61216/jamal-ferguson

This says Flood played tonight
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/62792/dylan-flood

[dwaderoy2004]

So you didn't even watch the game?  Ferguson played.

[MUBasketball]

Why does everybody freak out? Ferguson is a freshman. A lot of freshmen get a lot of bench time and in time become contributors. Let's wait a few years before we write the kid off.

[martyconlonontherun]

Just wait til next year when we have a ton of guys coming in and only a few going out with JT being off scholie.

[dwaderoy2004]

Well, we do need to clear a schollie for next year.  I'd say the leading candidates are Ferguson and mayo.

[Tugg Speedman]

So you didn't even watch the game?  Ferguson played.

Watched the entire game ... I must have looked away for the three seconds Ferguson was in.  I did see Flood in the game which prompted this thread.

[wadesworld]

Well, we do need to clear a schollie for next year.  I'd say the leading candidates are Ferguson and mayo.

Glad we're starting this thread up again!  We don't have enough yet!

[keefe]

Also heard a story involving ATMs...

kid ended up going to BU where he made a home for himself

[Chili]

Watched the entire game ... I must have looked away for the three seconds Ferguson was in.  I did see Flood in the game which prompted this thread.

They entered the game at the same time - might want to call the optometrist - just saying.

[The Lens]

Why is anyone surprised? 

Eric Williams, Top 100, GONE
Jamail Jones, Top 100, GONE


I'm surprised that Juan Anderson is actually playing.

I love Buzz, but until tonight we were not sure he could recruit a four year player.  Stop acting like this JF stuff is such a big surprise.

[keefe]

Eric Williams, Top 100, GONE

I wrote Jason Hooten, the coach of SHSU about Erik:


Coach

What happened with Erik Williams? I noticed he is no longer on the roster. The kid had incredible potential!


Hooten replied:

Thanks for the email and concern.  Just didn't work out.

[Tugg Speedman]

Why is anyone surprised? 
Eric Williams, Top 100, GONE
Jamail Jones, Top 100, GONE
I'm surprised that Juan Anderson is actually playing.
I love Buzz, but until tonight we were not sure he could recruit a four year player.  Stop acting like this JF stuff is such a big surprise.

Blue, Gardner, Otule, Taylor, Dwill, Anderson, Mayo and 4 of the five guys in the next year's class, one the highest in MU's history ... and you were not sure until LAST NIGHT Buzz could recruit a four year player?

Troll

[brewcity77]

Blue, Gardner, Otule, Taylor, Dwill, Anderson, Mayo and 4 of the five guys in the next year's class, one the highest in MU's history ... and you were not sure until LAST NIGHT Buzz could recruit a four year player?

Troll

Not to mention Junior Cadougan, who's working out pretty well as a 4-year player.

[tower912]

Jamal Ferguson = Freshman finding his way, behind a lot of good players.   He has athleticism and skill.   There just isn't anywhere in the rotation for him right now.    Hazell....did it to himself.   That team was desperate for a little size and he not only failed to produce on court but got into trouble off court.    So his minutes went to Butler.  Who used them to produce. 

[GGGG]

Why is anyone surprised? 

Eric Williams, Top 100, GONE
Jamail Jones, Top 100, GONE


I'm surprised that Juan Anderson is actually playing.

I love Buzz, but until tonight we were not sure he could recruit a four year player.  Stop acting like this JF stuff is such a big surprise.

Ah, we've reached the "Buzz needs to play our highly rated underclassmen more" part of the season.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Ah, we've reached the "Buzz needs to play our highly rated underclassmen more" part of the season.

6-1, peeps gotta find something to bitch about.

Where's the checklist?

[The Lens]

Ah, we've reached the "Buzz needs to play our highly rated underclassmen more" part of the season.

Please don't lump me in with that crowd.  I have never complained about PT and I feel like I understand how it is earned. 

I was merely pointing out that we have seen Top 100 guys come and go, we shouldn't be surprised.  Let's face it, TO DATE Buzz's incredible success is not because of the maturation of Eric Williams or Jeronne Maymon or the immediate impact of Jamail Jones or Reggie Smith but unbelievable JuCos like Jae, Jimmy & DJO.

Vander and Junior seem to be bucking that trend now...which is great.