It only gets worse for Bucky

[MUDPT]

I hate flopping for 3 reasons.

1. It violates the "spirit of the game." It's purposely deceiving officials. Sure it's "within the game," but I'm sure people would vote it out of existence if they could.

2. It's what a "loser" does to win a game.  Could Bucky come up with and execute a full court play, ala Duke or Valpo? Nope. They are reduced to trying to let the officials trying to win it for them.  It's like going to a middle school game and the losing parents consistently scream "3 seconds" as if the reason you are losing 50-12 is the best player hanging out near the lane.

3. It's super dangerous.  The charge on Markus was outlawed, because of the ACL tears and broken legs were happening from players sliding under an elevated player.  Imagine how we would feel today if Markus lands 6 inches to his right on Davison's leg and tears his ACL. 

[BrewCity83]

2.   It's like going to a middle school game and the losing parents consistently scream "3 seconds" as if the reason you are losing 50-12 is the best player hanging out near the lane.

OMG, there's this couple that sit in 216 at the BC that repeatedly scream "3 seconds!!  3 seconds!!  He's camping out in the lane!!" every time down the floor.  In the Purdue game it took every ounce of my self control to not turn around and tell them to shut up already.   

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

I didn't miss the point. You misstated reality.

Not when u look at the actual list that was then posted. 

[MU82]

Good and/or fun answers on my Davison question, everybody. Nicely done!!

He's a db, which stands both for dumb badger and the other thing!

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I've always wondered how people even notice 3 second call. Of calls for referees to miss, I understand why that one often goes unnoticed.

[JWags85]

I've always wondered how people even notice 3 second call. Of calls for referees to miss, I understand why that one often goes unnoticed.

I think its a point of emphasis call for some officials.  Just like palming or carrying.  You'll not see it called for multiple games at a time, and then all of a sudden get 3-4 in a given game.  Not because the players are more guilty of it, but because a particular official has an affinity for it and watches for it.

[cheebs09]

I equate Rowseys pump fake to Rodgers' getting the team to jump offsides and getting a free play. You are using a rule to your advantage and it's on the other team to not fall for it. Everyone knows it's going to happen, but some people still go for it.

[GGGG]

I don't blame Davison for flopping.  I blame refs for continuing to fall for it and continuing to f*ck up offensive foul calls. 

[Spotcheck Billy]

Do you remember when Tommy Naismith was overheard in the huddle telling his guys to flop on the inbound?

Speaking of huddle talk, in the MI-TX game the other night Shaka was exhorting his players to "Play basketball with those guys!!" and yes he had to shout it twice.

[Spotcheck Billy]

OMG, there's this couple that sit in 216 at the BC that repeatedly scream "3 seconds!!  3 seconds!!  He's camping out in the lane!!" every time down the floor.  In the Purdue game it took every ounce of my self control to not turn around and tell them to shut up already.   

<checks tickets> Whew, mine are in 219.

[94Warrior]

Was Shaka's voice hoarse?

[Dr. Blackheart]

Speaking of huddle talk, in the MI-TX game the other night Shaka was exhorting his players to "Play basketball with those guys!!" and yes he had to shout it twice.

In the MU job interview, I heard Wojo and Shaka were equal on the PPT skills...but Wojo edged him on Cuddle Talk.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Speaking of huddle talk, in the MI-TX game the other night Shaka was exhorting his players to "Play basketball with those guys!!" and yes he had to shout it twice.

Was it apparent whether Shaka's guys didn't know which sport they were supposed to be playing, or who their opponents were supposed to be?

[mayfairskatingrink]

The thing Bo did incredibly well is to identify kids that were not consensus top 100 recruits but couldbecome better than said top 100 recruits by the time they were 4th or 5th year seniors.  Look down the list and most of his top players were not highly regarded coming in, then he sprinkled in some top players. 
The problem with this is it then seems like it is less than the intangible gift that it really was.  It very well could be that Gard lacks that discerning eye and his new unathletic stiffs are in fact all they are ever going to be.  Bo had the very best eyes of identifying kids that were ranked between 100-200 that could become very good players.  Kevin oneil was very good at this also.  Deane not as good. Crean horrible at it , Buzz mixed at best .  Wojo seems pretty solid especially with this Freshman class.

Are any of MU's freshman as good as Davison?

[Galway Eagle]

Are any of MU's freshman as good as Davison?

Our senior in high school that is sitting out his senior season is even better than Davison

[We R Final Four]

Are any of MU's freshman as good as Davison?

At what? Flopping?

No........not even close. Kid is in a league of his own—you must be proud.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Our senior in high school that is sitting out his senior season is even better than Davison

Plus I'd be willing to bet a reasonable sum that Markus is younger than Davison (couldn't find his birthday anywhere)

[mug644]

I hate flopping for 3 reasons.

1. It violates the "spirit of the game." It's purposely deceiving officials. Sure it's "within the game," but I'm sure people would vote it out of existence if they could.

Virtually every athlete (and taxpayer) at a competitive level understands the boundaries of the rules and tries to push them to their own advantage. Frankly, it's part of sports.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

In the MU job interview, I heard Wojo and Shaka were equal on the PPT skills...but Wojo edged him on Cuddle Talk.

Dr Blackheart im not sure where u r getting your information but according to Jim Ganzer, Shaka accepted the position only to renege later after he told his wife and she said no way!!

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Are any of MU's freshman as good as Davison?

Badger troll

[🏀]

Are any of MU's freshman as good as Davison?

Yes. Three of them to be exact.

[GGGG]

Yes. Three of them to be exact.

Hmmmmm....

[Litehouse]

Plus I'd be willing to bet a reasonable sum that Markus is younger than Davison (couldn't find his birthday anywhere)

It's close, but Markus is older...
Howard 3/4/99
Davison 4/22/99

[🏀]

Hmmmmm....

He's a troll...

[Dr. Blackheart]

Dr Blackheart im not sure where u r getting your information but according to Jim Ganzer, Shaka accepted the position only to renege later after he told his wife and she said no way!!

I love non-teal.