Steve Taylor

[Bo Ryan's Massage Therapist]

Add lack of ability to play defense might be a big issue as well.

As well as a terrible shooting percentage despite being a big guy.  Your forwards need to shoot at least 40% or they don't deserve to play.

[Boone]

Despite the ample playing time to be had up front next season, I wouldn't be  surprised at all if Taylor transferred. Maybe that's why we're interested in Atwood.

[LloydMooresLegs]

Isn't it fair (if simplistic) to sum up MU's difficulties this year as being a result of having only two fairly consistent and solid two-way players (Mayo and JWil, warts and all)?  

[Some would argue DWil as well (because of his ability to protect the ball and run the offense), but we don't need another debate about DWil.]

Having so many players who either are not yet (JJJ, Burton, Dawson) or never will be (Chris, Ox, Anderson, Jake) of a high major well rounded caliber creates all sorts of subsitution, match-up and flow problems for Buzz.

[BCHoopster]

Isn't it fair (if simplistic) to sum up MU's difficulties this year as being a result of having only two fairly consistent and solid two-way players (Mayo and JWil, warts and all)?  

[Some would argue DWil as well (because of his ability to protect the ball and run the offense), but we don't need another debate about DWil.]

Having so many players who either are not yet (JJJ, Burton, Dawson) or never will be (Chris, Ox, Anderson, Jake) of a high major well rounded caliber creates all sorts of subsitution, match-up and flow problems for Buzz.

Agreed, to many weaknesses from to many players, so you have to watch the line-up as when I see Juan, Chris and Derrick in together, I cringe.  Everyone is better if Jamil could be consistent, he won the Seton Hall game and has to be more aggressive on the O end, when he is passive, they basically have one consistent scorer Devante, Todd is way to inconsistent for
me.  Has a hard time scoring on the road.

[willie warrior]

Isn't it fair (if simplistic) to sum up MU's difficulties this year as being a result of having only two fairly consistent and solid two-way players (Mayo and JWil, warts and all)?  

[Some would argue DWil as well (because of his ability to protect the ball and run the offense), but we don't need another debate about DWil.]

Having so many players who either are not yet (JJJ, Burton, Dawson) or never will be (Chris, Ox, Anderson, Jake) of a high major well rounded caliber creates all sorts of subsitution, match-up and flow problems for Buzz.

Would hardly call either fairly consistent as two way players. Wilson is not a good defensive player and takes many possessions off. Mayo also is very inconsistent.

[Lennys Tap]

Wrongo. Reading is fundamental. Lenny brought up Juan as an example of playing well. He has been erratic as Taylor.

Juan got a chance against Seton Hall (Taylor has been playing poorly lately). Juan did well, so Steve never saw the court.

[mr.MUskie]

Despite the ample playing time to be had up front next season, I wouldn't be  surprised at all if Taylor transferred. Maybe that's why we're interested in Atwood.

Or maybe he'll have to "retire" due to his knee problems.

[Texas Western]

He had a serious operation and came back to soon. I doubt if he is completely healthy and the recent hard practices can't help matters. When he is healthy he is a very effective player for us.  My sense at this point is that he won't be fully back to health until next season. 

[THEultimateWARRIOR]

Despite the ample playing time to be had up front next season, I wouldn't be  surprised at all if Taylor transferred. Maybe that's why we're interested in Atwood.

I think he is the most likely player on the roster to transfer besides Juan. Lots of rumors floating around...

[keefe]

I think he is the most likely player on the roster to transfer besides Juan. Lots of rumors floating around...

Well, then it must be true

[bilsu]

I do not know any facts, but I keep thinking about Buzz insisting that Steve had knee surgury. It is very easy to see Taylor being frustrated about his recovery and blaming Buzz for it.

[MUfan12]

I think he is the most likely player on the roster to transfer besides Juan. Lots of rumors floating around...

What does this accomplish?

This board's fixation on transfer rumors is strange.

[GGGG]

What does this accomplish?

This board's fixation on transfer rumors is strange.

Exactly.  At this point, someone has pretty much predicted every returning player to transfer.

And why do we think Juan is going to transfer?  He's going to be a senior next year.  Buzz loves the guy.  He's not going anywhere.

I think sometimes people's "predictions" are based more on their hopes.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I think he is the most likely player on the roster to transfer besides Juan. Lots of rumors floating around...

Actually...I don't think I've seen anything about Steve transferring outside of scoopers speculating. Care to share?

[swoopem]

I think he is the most likely player on the roster to transfer besides Juan. Lots of rumors floating around...

Yup, my brother is a sophomore and a lot of his buddies live on the same floor as Steve in Carpenter and he's been telling them that he's thinking of transferring. I've been hearing about this since before Christmas break when he wasn't getting a lot of playing time, but hopefully things change because we really need him next year.

[Litehouse]

I think nearly every college student thinks of transferring at some point, I know I did.  And it's probably more intense for basketball players when you throw in the additional issues they have to deal with.  Just because a kid says he's thinking of transferring doesn't mean it's a real possibility.  College kids say a lot of things.  We don't need to start a thread here every time someone hears something and a "rumor" starts going around.  I know we've had our share of transfers in recent years, but I agree, this board's obsession with "transfer-watch" has gotten absurd.

[swoopem]

That's why I didn't post about it back in December when I originally heard about it.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Yup, my brother is a sophomore and a lot of his buddies live on the same floor as Steve in Carpenter and he's been telling them that he's thinking of transferring. I've been hearing about this since before Christmas break when he wasn't getting a lot of playing time, but hopefully things change because we really need him next year.

Hopefully not, has a lot of promise. 

[jsglow]

Yup, my brother is a sophomore and a lot of his buddies live on the same floor as Steve in Carpenter and he's been telling them that he's thinking of.....

Um.  My understanding is that Steve lives in Straz.  He lived in Carpenter Frosh year.

[swoopem]

Um.  My understanding is that Steve lives in Straz.  He lived in Carpenter Frosh year.

Just checked with my brother, you're correct, my bad. Either way he was still telling my brothers friends that the thought has crossed his mind. 

[Archies Bat]

College kids say a lot of things. 

Sort of like Scoopers.

[Bocephys]

Just checked with my brother, you're correct, my bad. Either way he was still telling my brothers friends that the thought has crossed his mind. 

Seems legit.  My brother's sister's boyfriend's aunt's nephew said basically the same thing.  He heard it when Steve was at the place he frequents.  You know the one.

[MU82]

This board's fixation on transfer rumors is strange.

Strange? I'd use the word "unsurprising."

It's an Internet board. We're all a bunch of dopey fans. It's fun and interesting to speculate on stuff. Where else do we have to go to do this?

The only mistake we make sometimes is taking ourselves too seriously.

It's a fan board. It's basketball. It's supposed to be fun, an escape from real life.

So ...

Where is Steve transferring to ... and how many of the other guys will he take with him ... and which 4- and 5-stars will we replace them with?

[Archies Bat]

Strange? I'd use the word "unsurprising."

It's an Internet board. We're all a bunch of dopey fans. It's fun and interesting to speculate on stuff. Where else do we have to go to do this?

The only mistake we make sometimes is taking ourselves too seriously.

It's a fan board. It's basketball. It's supposed to be fun, an escape from real life.

So ...

Where is Steve transferring to ... and how many of the other guys will he take with him ... and which 4- and 5-stars will we replace them with?

My thoughts exactly

[Boone]

Given that Harris is still waiting in the wings and we're apparently recruiting Garrett and Atwood, it's not strange at all to speculate about who may leave.