Scholarships

[Newsdreams]

What if Markus has a huge year both on D an O m2n, hey?

[Newsdreams]

St. Lucia is quite possibly my least favorite Caribbean Island, but I hope you have a good time!  And why aren't you drinking Carib?

Carib too light for me. The Guinness in British islands is great.

[Newsdreams]

Except, what's the deal with all the freakin' cats everywhere?

That is in Old San Juan. Stray population started to grow and the municipal government started to pick them up for shelter but obviously they were going to put them to sleep. Animal activists who luce in the area opposed and by the time they started a sterilization program it was too late. Chick whenever you guys come give me a heads up, drive you all over.

[jsglow]

Looking forward to it newsy.  Our stop there this Spring was very brief.  But we very much enjoy San Juan as a jump off point for cruises that take us all the way south.

[Newsdreams]

Looking forward to it newsy.  Our stop there this Spring was very brief.  But we very much enjoy San Juan as a jump off point for cruises that take us all the way south.

I know but you could book for an overnight stay

[jsglow]

I know but you could book for an overnight stay

Yep. Typically what we do.  Fly in Friday/Sat., sail the next day.

[Dawson Rental]

It's very simple.  We have one player ending eligibility (Rowsey) and one scholarship carried over from this year since we only have 12 under scholarship in 2017-18.  Therefore two new are available for next year.  Joey and Bailey are supposed to take those scholarships.

The only way that additional scholarships can be freed up is if someone currently under scholarship transfers, or if an incoming recruit doesn't show up.

I put the chances at about 75% that a scholarship will become available.  Not because I know anything, but because of history.

And we can move that up to 100%, if Grimes commits.  Looks like Lennys got here first, so +1 Lenny.

The most likely senerio which I think Wojo is preparing for is a Markus to NBA move.

[MUfan12]

The most likely senerio which I think Wojo is preparing for is a Markus to NBA move.

Love Markus, but he would have to take a major leap as a point guard to be ready to go after this season.

[Bocephys]

Love Markus, but he would have to take a major leap as a point guard to be ready to go after this season.

He may even need to leap upward about 6 inches.

[GGGG]

Love Markus, but he would have to take a major leap as a point guard to be ready to go after this season.

Agreed.  Markus is really going to need a great year to be NBA ready.  And I have my doubts that he ends up in the NBA anyway given his height. 

[jsglow]

I suspect Wojo's pitch to Grimes is to play #2 with Markus.  That's one helluva starting lineup as soon as one year from today.  Like deep into the tournament.

That said, it's still a very long shot.  So be it.  He can stay in touch with some other guys who might wait until Spring just to see if there's an opening.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I suspect Wojo's pitch to Grimes is to play #2 with Markus.  That's one helluva starting lineup as soon as one year from today.  Like deep into the tournament.

That said, it's still a very long shot.  So be it.  He can stay in touch with some other guys who might wait until Spring just to see if there's an opening.

I would say the reverse. Grimes running the point with Markus at the 2.

Grimes
Markus
Sam
Joey
Harry

Theo, Heldt, Haanif, Sacar and Cain off the bench.

Excuse me while I book my final four tickets...

[Herman Cain]

I would say the reverse. Grimes running the point with Markus at the 2.

Grimes
Markus
Sam
Joey
Harry

Theo, Heldt, Haanif, Sacar and Cain off the bench.

Excuse me while I book my final four tickets...

Ike will lead us to the promise land

[jsglow]

I would say the reverse. Grimes running the point with Markus at the 2.

Grimes
Markus
Sam
Joey
Harry

Theo, Heldt, Haanif, Sacar and Cain off the bench.

Excuse me while I book my final four tickets...

Perhaps.  But in the Duke model everyone's a combo.  But yep, that's a good team.

[Nukem2]

Perhaps.  But in the Duke model everyone's a combo.  But yep, that's a good team.

True, but need a good ball handling PG against quality pressure.  MU's combos did not do so well against South Carolina in March.

[jsglow]

True, but need a good ball handling PG against quality pressure.  MU's combos did not do so well against South Carolina in March.

Neither did anyone else.  I trust you're not saying that a Grimes/Howard guard line (however configured) is a 'problem'?

[Nukem2]

Neither did anyone else.  I trust you're not saying that a Grimes/Howard guard line (however configured) is a 'problem'?

No, just addressing the duke model of guard combos you mentioned.

[jsglow]

No, just addressing the duke model of guard combos you mentioned.

Fair enough.  I'd argue their banners suggest it certainly can work.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I would say the reverse. Grimes running the point with Markus at the 2.

Grimes
Markus
Sam
Joey
Harry

Theo, Heldt, Haanif, Sacar and Cain off the bench.

Excuse me while I book my final four tickets...

Whether this should have an effect or not....Howard sees himself as a point guard. Grimes sees himself as a combo guard. Howard knows his only shot at the NBA is at the point. I don't know that he would react well to being moved to the 2. I think Howard is going to be our point guard as long as he's at MU.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I suspect Wojo's pitch to Grimes is to play #2 with Markus.  That's one helluva starting lineup as soon as one year from today.  Like deep into the tournament.

Yep. Remember, Wojo is a blueprint guy. He's trying to sell Grimes on the idea that he is the final piece to a beautiful puzzle. "Quentin, I've got an all Big East PG, I've got brutes in the post, I've got sharpshooting wings....now all I need is a 2 guard who can put the ball on the floor and score. You are that 2 guard."

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I would say the reverse. Grimes running the point with Markus at the 2.

Grimes
Markus
Sam
Joey
Harry

Theo, Heldt, Haanif, Sacar and Cain off the bench.

Excuse me while I book my final four tickets...

Doesnt even mention Morrow or Bailey, who are both really good.  We could be scary good next year, with or without Grimes.

[Loose Cannon]

Yep. Remember, Wojo is a blueprint guy. He's trying to sell Grimes on the idea that he is the final piece to a beautiful puzzle. "Quentin, I've got an all Big East PG, I've got brutes in the post, I've got sharpshooting wings....now all I need is a 2 guard who can put the ball on the floor and score. You are that 2 guard."

Sounds like you were in that in home  "Q" visit.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Sounds like you were in that in home  "Q" visit.

Was not. But if Wojo comes down for one of his high school games this year I might have to make an appearance. I'll deck myself out in blue and gold.

[jsglow]

Was not. But if Wojo comes down for one of his high school games this year I might have to make an appearance. I'll deck myself out in blue and gold.

So is TAMU still on him or have they given up?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

So is TAMU still on him or have they given up?

Like white on rice. Houston is generally A&M territory over TU territory. They won't give up without a fight. If we don't get the 5th official visit, I think TAMU might.