Homer is checking

[tower912]

Buzz has his weekly radio show tonight.    Some questions I would like asked.
With Steve Taylor Jr. apparently healthy, do you foresee a change in the rotation up front?
Has John Dawson earned more minutes and your trust, or was the Georgetown game an outlier?
You have said this team has a run in them.   Aside from the schedule easing, what signs have you seen that indicate that?
Does Todd ever smile?
How is JaJuan's ankle?

[Tugg Speedman]

I posted this as a separate thread, but will add it here in case Homer does read this ...

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Regarding Gardner's FTs ...

In the first game this year (Nov 8, Southern) he was 15 for 20 (75%) in FTs

Over the next 12 non-conference games he was 25 for 42 (59.5%) in FTs

Since BE pay started with Creighton (6 games ago), he is a sizzling 30 for 32 (94%)!

Why the turnaround?  What is Gardner doing now that he was not earlier?  Is is merely confidence?

[ATVSandKARATE]

I like the STj question. Also, is the freshman's minutes going to keep going up? What do they need to do to get more PT (particularly Deonte and Dawson)?

[willie warrior]

Homer: Another great question: Why is Du. Wilson suiting up, what is his medical status, and how was the RS decision arrived at? Follow up: How does Duane feel about this?

Plenty of response opportunity for Buzzspeak with those questions.

[garbier1]

Bring on those questions or come by Ward's House of Prime from 6-7 tonight.

[GooooMarquette]

Has John Dawson earned more minutes and your trust, or was the Georgetown game an outlier?

And two related questions:  Was the decision to insert Dawson early against Georgetown prompted by their zone?  And if so, might Derrick and Dawson find their minutes affected by the other team's use of zone vs man to man?

[NersEllenson]

Has John Dawson earned more minutes and your trust, or was the Georgetown game an outlier?


This question has to be asked....please ask it Homer!

[MUfan12]

It seems like MU has been taking a lot more threes in the second halves of games lately. Any particular reason for it?

[wadesworld]

For Buzz: Are you Goldenboy? If so, who is the 2016 mystery recruit that is committing but keeps pushing the commitment date back? When will Diamond Stone adequately have satisfied his father by going through the recruiting process and announce his commitment to play at Marquette? If you are not Goldenboy16, do you know these things or does Goldenboy know things that you are not even aware of?

Thanks Hometeam!

[tower912]

Buzz can't answer questions about unsigned recruits.   

In your coaching experience, why do teams that have been moving the ball well, running the offense, getting good looks, suddenly stop moving and quit doing all of the things that were succeeding?   It isn't just this team, it is a phenomenon I have witnessed in countless games by countless teams. 

[nyg]

With the graduation of the entire frontline and size, do you plan on utilizing Luke Fischer at the #5 position next year?  Hopefully in 2015 there will be a true #5, from Wisconsin, arriving. 

[mu03eng]

Deonte Burton has struggled the last couple of games, is this because of a "freshmen wall", increasing competition, or just a slump he will work his way out of?

[real chili 83]

Understanding that you play every game to win, what's your opinion on what our record will need to be to lock up an NCAA bid?

By the way Homer, how are you feeling these days?  Hope all is well.

[Benny B]

If you could buy the restaurant, would you change the name to "Big Buzz's House of Munch"???

[River rat]

Steve Taylors playing time has been hard to figure out.  Initially it appeared to be injury/atrophy, but then he would play a minute or two. Then none at all>  So has it been practice performance or just getting healthy?  can we assume he is now healthy and practicing well?

[Bob "Big Daddy" Wild]

The over/under on Steve Taylor Jr. questions/comments you have received since the Georgetown game is 100.  

Have you hit the over yet?

From: Tom in Chicago

[Babybluejeans]

I second (or rather, one-hundredth) the questions about Taylor, Dawson, and JaJuan Johnson. Specifically: Does Buzz anticipate that Taylor and Dawson will see more minutes, especially in the 2nd half of games? And is JaJuan Johnson healthy?

Ultimately, to what extent did the Georgetown game change Buzz's plans for rotation and minutes?

[MuMark]

Buzz

Could you give us an update on the play of Ahmed Hill, Shayok, Sandy Cohen and Pierce this season?

I have watched some tape of Hill and he looks like a guy who could also play some point guard if needed. Do you see that as a possibility?

[Eldon]

SportsVU.

In what way has it helped?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

To steal one of Tower's ideas: With all the new talent coming in next season, is there any plan to go on an overseas trip or something similar to get the youngsters used to playing with each other?

[jesmu84]

For Buzz: Are you Goldenboy? If so, who is the 2016 mystery recruit that is committing but keeps pushing the commitment date back? When will Diamond Stone adequately have satisfied his father by going through the recruiting process and announce his commitment to play at Marquette? If you are not Goldenboy16, do you know these things or does Goldenboy know things that you are not even aware of?

Thanks Hometeam!

To go off this...

Is Dreadman a person close to the program? Your son? Your secretary? How do they already know that Jajuan told you he's transferring after this season? Has Jajuan actually told you that?

[mugrad2006]

I watched the Georgetown game live and then the replay on FS1. One thing I noticed is that Gardner and Taylor jr played vastly different strategies on defense when in together. Gardner would always follow his man, even out beyond the arc.  In contrast, Taylor sagged deep in the lane even when his man (#3 mostly) had the ball. Neither Gardner not Taylor's man was a threat to shoot past mid range, so why the difference in roles?  It looked to put Gardner out of position to rebound and he picked up some fouls beyond the arc.

Thanks.

[slack00]

With news of Vander Blue signing a 10-day contract with the Celtics and DJO and Trent playing pretty well in the D-League, how often do you keep in touch with your NBA Players, D-Leaguers, and overseas players?  Are there one or two that you are particularly closer with?

[Atticus]

Buzz

Could you give us an update on the play of Ahmed Hill, Shayok, Sandy Cohen and Pierce this season?

I have watched some tape of Hill and he looks like a guy who could also play some point guard if needed. Do you see that as a possibility?

I don't believe coaches are allowed to talk about signed recruits without committing a violation.

[Lennys Tap]

I don't believe coaches are allowed to talk about signed recruits without committing a violation.

Signed guys? Really? Did not know that.