So Is McKay Gone For Real?....

[wadesworld]

First and foremost, this was the event that I was referring to at the start of the Friday at 4:59 PM thread.

Second, this has absolutely nothing to do with grades or Jameel getting in trouble.  I would be shocked if this affected Buzz and his recruiting JUCO players.

Third, to my surprise, I have heard that the OxTule lineup is one we will see every game (or at least until it is proven not to be effective).

[JD]

Hmm, Doesn't want to play the 5, i wonder why Buzz would ask him to do that. 

Probably due to De'De' playing fo'

Good Luck McKay

[LAMUfan]

got to start Gardner, he's earned it, play a few possessions in the zone and pull Chris quick if its not the best line up.  as long as it works that is.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

You know, we make fun of people who claim to see these things coming. But looking in hindsight, I wonder if Buzz thought this might be coming. Hill seemed very confident that Marquette was planning to build around him and make him a centerpiece as freshmen. With McKay gone, I think Anderson has to slide back to the 4 (unless Harris or a big we recruit and he really steps up) and that frees up time on the perimeter.

[94Warrior]

or is this a practical joke?

Weren't you paying attention?  Everyone else saw this coming 6 months ago.  You should sharpen your deductive reasoning skills. 

[4everwarriors]

Jim "Cloudpiercer" Dudley, who transferred in from MSU, could get up also.

[muwarrior97]

Mike's all over it.....well after Scoop that is

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/228235201.html

[jsglow]

Pieces fitting together as described by wade.  I see CO and DG starting when possible.  Steve off the bench 6 minutes in subbing for Chris with the Big Fella sliding to the #5.  This may result in JWill at #4 more often than I had previously anticipated and real minutes for Deonte's thunder dunks at #3.

Does he have to redshirt before he begins again as a Junior in '14 or does this become a no harm, no foul because he left before the season?

[MattyWarrior]

When the news is not so good the Jurinal is all over it...I don't get why he went thru boot camp and almost a full
quarter b4 realizing he'd be playing behind the 4 or 5. And no way is he 220. He was given a gift for 2 years and he   
turned away.

[brandx]

Pieces fitting together as described by wade.  I see CO and DG starting when possible.  Steve off the bench 6 minutes in subbing for Chris with the Big Fella sliding to the #5.  This may result in JWill at #4 more often than I had previously anticipated and real minutes for Deonte's thunder dunks at #3.

Does he have to redshirt before he begins again as a Junior in '14 or does this become a no harm, no foul because he left before the season?

Can't see it that way. Chris or DG rarely played 6 minute stretches last year. Even if both start, which I doubt, Taylor will be on the floor within 4 minutes.

[Tums Festival]

It would be nice if we could go at least one season without someone leaving the program at the 11th hour.

[willie warrior]

Hmmmmm.......Roseboro, Mbao, Durley, Williams, McKay. etc.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Pieces fitting together as described by wade.  I see CO and DG starting when possible.  Steve off the bench 6 minutes in subbing for Chris with the Big Fella sliding to the #5.  This may result in JWill at #4 more often than I had previously anticipated and real minutes for Deonte's thunder dunks at #3.

Does he have to redshirt before he begins again as a Junior in '14 or does this become a no harm, no foul because he left before the season?

I really think youre overrating Burton. He doesnt impress me. Give him a year or two but hes not going to play this year. Probably means more Juan and Jajuan at the 3 if Jamil has to play the 4.

[real chili 83]

The best jumper ever recruited by Al was Robert Byrd. Byrd had a ridiculous vertical and was a highly rated recruit out of Phillips in Chicago. Guy was about 6' 5" but played a lot taller because of his jumping ability. 

Better than the anti-gravity man?

[Dr. Blackheart]

I really think youre overrating Burton. He doesnt impress me. Give him a year or two but hes not going to play this year. Probably means more Juan and Jajuan at the 3 if Jamil has to play the 4.

Why do you say that, just curious?  He dominated in the Pro Am, was 4-8 at Madness, won the dunk contest. Yes, those are pick-up games but he showed his offensive prowess.  For an offense that relies on the open court advantage and dribble penetration, he fills a very important role with Vander gone.

[jsglow]

I really think youre overrating Burton. He doesnt impress me. Give him a year or two but hes not going to play this year. Probably means more Juan and Jajuan at the 3 if Jamil has to play the 4.

Actually what I meant to suggest is that Burton may now see modest rotation minutes rather than end of the bench minutes.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Why do you say that, just curious?  He dominated in the Pro Am, was 4-8 at Madness, won the dunk contest. Yes, those are pick-up games but he showed his offensive prowess.  For an offense that relies on the open court advantage and dribble penetration, he fills a very important role with Vander gone.

From what I saw at madness, he didnt have a good looking shot and he had a really tough time finishing in traffic. Anytime he was pressured he missed.

[GGGG]

Did you watch him somewhere other than Madness?  One scrimmage is hardly an indicator of how someone is going to play when games count.

[ATWizJr]

Better than the anti-gravity man?

Cobb.

[4everwarriors]

Cobb was the Elevator Man. I believe con carne was referrin' to the infamous Artie Green, aka Tosa Gas.

[MU82]

Hmmmmm.......Roseboro, Mbao, Durley, Williams, McKay. etc.

Yeah, Buzz recruits only quitters and also can't coach a lick. Don't know how we'll ever win any NCAA games with this coach running this program.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Did you watch him somewhere other than Madness?  One scrimmage is hardly an indicator of how someone is going to play when games count.

Youre right, teams will be playing better defense. I hope im wrong I just dont see him being a contributor this year.

[keefe]

Cobb was the Elevator Man. I believe con carne was referrin' to the infamous Artie Green, aka Tosa Gas.

Nobody could jam it like the Grasshopper. He is still talked about on the playgrounds of NYC

[bilsu]

Youre right, teams will be playing better defense. I hope im wrong I just dont see him being a contributor this year.

I think you are wrong, but only time will tell.

[real chili 83]

Cobb was the Elevator Man. I believe con carne was referrin' to the infamous Artie Green, aka Tosa Gas.

Ding ding.

Loved hearing Bob Bach making the call for the anti-gravity man.