Morrow to Marquette

[GGGG]

The lack of concern for PGs is really troubling.  When can Traci grad transfer back?

We have Howard and Rowsey next year.  Don't need Carter.

[The Lens]

Gard hired Mrs Hauser as an assistant coach this morning.

What's Badger Maniac, Red Foreman and Company saying about taking Joey's PG as a walk on?

[Dr. Blackheart]

Gard hired Mrs Hauser as an assistant coach this morning.

Who got Gardled?

[Jay Bee]

Ya we had Otule for 6 years. He played every single year. The 5 year clock is wonky.

Very simple and plain vanilla curcumstances surrounding Otule. He was clearly eligible for a 5-year waiver and medical hardship waivers.

[jsglow]

So let me ask this question to those of you who are never happy about anything. 

Should we have told Morrow to go to Xavier simply because we're running a little thin at guard following Rowsey's graduation after the upcoming season?  Really? 

God forbid that we only have until Fall '18 to bolster that position either via the play of Hanni, Elliott or via a new addition either in the coveted Joey slot (if he decides to go elsewhere) or an opening when next year's 11th man decides he'd maximize his prospects elsewhere thereby creating a new slot.  Remember, that guy could easily be a grad transfer one year from now especially if minutes are immediately available.

And in the off chance that somehow Wojo totally runs out of scholarships because everything perfectly falls into place, do you really think he'll sacrifice the program before he quietly encourages the last man on the team to find a better fit at UW-GB or Bradley?

I think he's got a handle on this situation. 

[tower912]

Yes, but the end of the 2005 season and Western Michigan game were far more troubling to me.  #guardsgame

Or when Jerel got hurt.  Or DJ.  Or Vander left early leading to Derrick and Jake.  I am glad MU has enough size.  Get some guards.

[mu-rara]

Lolllllll

Thank God this is coming from Nate.

[GGGG]

So let me ask this question to those of you who are never happy about anything. 

Should we have told Morrow to go to Xavier simply because we're running a little thin at guard following Rowsey's graduation after the upcoming season?  Really? 

God forbid that we only have until Fall '18 to bolster that position either via the play of Hanni, Elliott or via a new addition either in the coveted Joey slot (if he decides to go elsewhere) or an opening when next year's 11th man decides he'd maximize his prospects elsewhere thereby creating a new slot.  Remember, that guy could easily be a grad transfer one year from now especially if minutes are immediately available.

And in the off chance that somehow Wojo totally runs out of scholarships because everything perfectly falls into place, do you really think he'll sacrifice the program before he quietly encourages the last man on the team to find a better fit at UW-GB or Bradley?

I think he's got a handle on this situation. 

The Scooper hand-wrigers are always going to hand-wring.

[GooooMarquette]

So let me ask this question to those of you who are never happy about anything. 

Should we have told Morrow to go to Xavier simply because we're running a little thin at guard following Rowsey's graduation after the upcoming season?  Really? 

God forbid that we only have until Fall '18 to bolster that position either via the play of Hanni, Elliott or via a new addition either in the coveted Joey slot (if he decides to go elsewhere) or an opening when next year's 11th man decides he'd maximize his prospects elsewhere thereby creating a new slot.  Remember, that guy could easily be a grad transfer one year from now especially if minutes are immediately available.

And in the off chance that somehow Wojo totally runs out of scholarships because everything perfectly falls into place, do you really think he'll sacrifice the program before he quietly encourages the last man on the team to find a better fit at UW-GB or Bradley?

I think he's got a handle on this situation.

+1

First people complain we're too guard-oriented.  Now they complain we'll be too light on guards. 

I'm pretty sure Wojo, Nelson, Diener et al understand the importance of having good guards ( ), and are doing what they can to balance the roster as well as possible.

[wadesworld]

Seriously, when's the last time we've had a more balanced roster?  Off the top of my head the last time I can think of was the 2003 Final Four team.

[Hards Alumni]

Nebraska?  I thought we were done with jucos?

[The Lens]

We have Howard and Rowsey next year.  Don't need Carter.

You see I am older than you, I can remember back to watching MU trying to bring the ball up in 2017 so I get nervous about the PG position.

[KampusFoods]

You see I am older than you, I can remember back to watching MU trying to bring the ball up in 2017 so I get nervous about the PG position.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

The lack of concern for PGs is really troubling.  When can Traci grad transfer back?

Part of the reason may be that we have one of the best PGs in the country that doesn't exactly have an NBA body. 

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

So let me ask this question to those of you who are never happy about anything. 

Should we have told Morrow to go to Xavier simply because we're running a little thin at guard following Rowsey's graduation after the upcoming season?  Really? 

God forbid that we only have until Fall '18 to bolster that position either via the play of Hanni, Elliott or via a new addition either in the coveted Joey slot (if he decides to go elsewhere) or an opening when next year's 11th man decides he'd maximize his prospects elsewhere thereby creating a new slot.  Remember, that guy could easily be a grad transfer one year from now especially if minutes are immediately available.

And in the off chance that somehow Wojo totally runs out of scholarships because everything perfectly falls into place, do you really think he'll sacrifice the program before he quietly encourages the last man on the team to find a better fit at UW-GB or Bradley?

I think he's got a handle on this situation.

This. It will take care of itself. Landing Morrow is great news.  The 18-19 and 19-20 roster will take care of itself. 

For now, we still have 1 to play with for next season, but it does appear that will be banked for now. 

[The Lens]

Part of the reason may be that we have one of the best PGs in the country that doesn't exactly have an NBA body.

We have one of the best guards in the country.  We still need a point. 

I like the Morrow signing.  I love the current incoming class.  I'm not worried about Joey; room is always found if room is needed.  I just think we're thin at point. 

[MU82]

So let me ask this question to those of you who are never happy about anything. 

Should we have told Morrow to go to Xavier simply because we're running a little thin at guard following Rowsey's graduation after the upcoming season?  Really? 

God forbid that we only have until Fall '18 to bolster that position either via the play of Hanni, Elliott or via a new addition either in the coveted Joey slot (if he decides to go elsewhere) or an opening when next year's 11th man decides he'd maximize his prospects elsewhere thereby creating a new slot.  Remember, that guy could easily be a grad transfer one year from now especially if minutes are immediately available.

And in the off chance that somehow Wojo totally runs out of scholarships because everything perfectly falls into place, do you really think he'll sacrifice the program before he quietly encourages the last man on the team to find a better fit at UW-GB or Bradley?

I think he's got a handle on this situation.

Post of the day, glow. Nicely stated!

I am thrilled that Wojo was aggressive and proactive, and he beat our rivals (and others) for Morrow.

There is plenty of time to address the 2018-19 PG needs.

Peeps need to chill, though I know that isn't the Scoop way.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/19305090/nebraska-cornhuskers-transfer-ed-morrow-transfer-marquette-golden-eagles

One quote stood out to me:

 

"Coach Wojo had something called the Ed Morrow Blueprint," Morrow said...  When I got to pick their brains, there was just so much stuff they said that I was looking for. Their role for me was just developing. Getting better. I see myself getting better there.

Kind of sounds like that article that got posted here a while back about how Gonzaga uses the redshirt year to sell transfers on the school.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm thinking that Elliott was brought in to be a PG. Remember, both Wojo and Duke prefers combo guards to "traditional" PGs.

Still, would love to nab Grimes along with Joey just to remove all concern.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

We have one of the best guards in the country.  We still need a point. 

I like the Morrow signing.  I love the current incoming class.  I'm not worried about Joey; room is always found if room is needed.  I just think we're thin at point.

Ehh. Howard is our point guard.  If there is one dude on the team I don't want to erk by bringing in top tier talent at his position, its Howard. 

I am not against a PG in the 18-19 class at all (Grimes would be fantastic). I also wanted some of the available freshman / sophomore PG transfers to come to MU as well.  But I just don't think its a super duper priority, especially with Elliot in the fold now. 

[GGGG]

Under Wojo, we are not going to see PGs who can't shoot.  It's combo guards all the way.

[The Lens]

Under Wojo, we are not going to see PGs who can't shoot.  It's combo guards all the way.

I'm all for point guards who can shoot.  I love Travis & Hutch.  I just hope they can also handle the basketball.  Saying someone's a combo guard implies they can handle pressure.  That's where I worry about us right now. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm all for point guards who can shoot.  I love Travis & Hutch.  I just hope they can also handle the basketball.  Saying someone's a combo guard implies they can handle pressure.  That's where I worry about us right now.

We actually handled the press very well last year. Low TO rate in press situations. We're just fans so the times we didn't handle it stand out in our minds. We didn't make opponents pay for pressing us very often, but its not like we fell apart and turned the ball over left and right.

[cheebs09]

I think the PGs role is a bit overrated when breaking the press. Our best weapons on the press last year, in my opinion, were Sam and Katin. Both did a good job of getting to the middle and passing or dribbling across half.

[MU82]

We actually handled the press very well last year. Low TO rate in press situations. We're just fans so the times we didn't handle it stand out in our minds. We didn't make opponents pay for pressing us very often, but its not like we fell apart and turned the ball over left and right.

Yep.