SOTG vs. Providence

[jtrash37]

While I am still a Dawson fan... Derrick Wilson was the best he's been in an MU uniform.  He dominated Cotton and had several fantastic passes.

Todd was also great, but some poor TOs kept me from voting him.

GREAT use of MU's depth by Buzz. 

I am also in the "Juan should be at the end of the bench" category.

[MU82]

I thought Derrick had his best all-around game ever tonight. He controlled the pace of the game. A few times, he drove past his man and created for others, which is what a PG is supposed to do. Plus, his defense on Cotton, especially in the first half, sent the message that Marquette was not gonna be forked with tonight.

Here's how well he played: At one point midway through the second half after Dawson lost his man, I turned to my wife and said: "I'm not sure how long Buzz can keep Derrick on the bench. Wait ... did I just really say that?"

[Dawson Rental]

I thought I was going to be the first to say Derrick.   Feeling contrarian.    Ox. 

Ners says Derrick, so there.

[MU82]

You'll have to go to the other Providence SOTG thread to read my impassioned nomination for Derrick.

Hold on, everybody. Don't all of y'all run over there at once, you'll knock Scoop off its axis!

[Blackhat]

Gardner....was our consistent offensive source when the "experienced lineup"  played the last eight minutes.  Pulled us back out of a tight game....always pull out.

[Wojo'sMojo]

Davante

[Wojo'sMojo]

Davante

[mufib]

Derrick

[MUrugger]

Another vote for DWill from a non-DWill guy.  Thought it was his best game as a Warrior.  No or low turnovers; 8 assists on great passes.  It would have been hard NOT to convert after most of those set-ups.  If he played like this all year, half the content on this board would never have been key stroked.

[Jay Bee]

Derrick.

[Newsdreams]

Another vote for DWill from a non-DWill guy.  Thought it was his best game as a Warrior.  No or low turnovers; 8 assists on great passes.  It would have been hard NOT to convert after most of those set-ups.  If he played like this all year, half the content on this board would never have been key stroked.

That's what Buzz said in the post game interview with Homer. He had one TO called for a travel during the Providence press. It was a really close call,but I've seen Jamil do worse

[jsglow]

DWll. Cotton had to work very hard for his points.  Todd played well too.

[forgetful]

1.  Derrick for all around game.

2.  Jamil for being there when we needed a bucket and being solid overall.

3.  Mayo for playing very well.  If it wasn't for the 4 TO's he might have been number 1.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Derrick gets it from me. In a game where no one else had a game that was better than "decent".

[RushmoreAcademy]

Todd and Jamil 1 and 1a.  They got buckets when they were needed most.

[bilsu]

Derrick.

[pbiflyer]

D Will, because it will piss off Ners.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Derrick because, according to the media guide I picked up last night, he can squat almost 500 lbs.

[CTWarrior]

Derrick. 

There are a lot of complaints about Derrick's shooting, but to me the biggest problem with him is his ultra-conservative style, not penetrating and dishing and not passing inside.  Last night he did the things he is capable of doing.  He pushed the ball, drove the ball, made solid entry passes.  His defense was excellent, he played his old defensive style (a lot of hand-checking, but no fouls).

[willie warrior]

Amazing for the reward mediocrity crowd. Four points, 8 assists and his guy goes for 20. The TV crew selected Ox, and they have no Ox to grind. There is absolutely very little objectivity on this board. It s more "feelings"

Give it to Burton for his dunk.

[CTWarrior]

Amazing for the reward mediocrity crowd. Four points, 8 assists and his guy goes for 20. The TV crew selected Ox, and they have no Ox to grind. There is absolutely very little objectivity on this board. It s more "feelings"

Give it to Burton for his dunk.

Sure Cotton had 20 points, but he took 18 shots (39%) to get them and had 5 turnovers.  He was defended very well. 

Gardner was the leading scorer and absent a differentiating performance from anybody, that's who the TV guys are going to pick.  4-11 from the floor, I don't think it was one of his better games.  Of course an average Gardner is usually better than Derrick at his best, but last night I think Derrick is the right call.

[Daniel]

Derrick did a LOT of things right. I go with D wiil

[MarquetteDano]

There is absolutely very little objectivity on this board.

That is hilarious.  Other than about 10 posters here, you are one of the least objective people on this board.  Great stuff.   

[ATL MU Warrior]

Amazing for the reward mediocrity crowd. Four points, 8 assists and his guy goes for 20. The TV crew selected Ox, and they have no Ox to grind. There is absolutely very little objectivity on this board. It s more "feelings"

Give it to Burton for his dunk.

Stop slurping on Ox.

[noblewarrior]

Derrick. 

There are a lot of complaints about Derrick's shooting, but to me the biggest problem with him is his ultra-conservative style, not penetrating and dishing and not passing inside.  Last night he did the things he is capable of doing.  He pushed the ball, drove the ball, made solid entry passes.  His defense was excellent, he played his old defensive style (a lot of hand-checking, but no fouls).

Derrick for sure..

CT, The style of play (more up tempo, more pressure on D, mixing in fresh legs).. all this greatly contributed to Derricks and MU success last night.  With Derrick and Jake on the floor at the same time MU can't sit back and play half-court ball, especially against a zone D.  This game may have been a changing point for Buzz and staff in realizing how to most successfully utilize the talent MU has on the roster.