Froling's role in conference play

[mileskishnish72]

It would appear that Harry is not a game-changer, much less a season changer. The fact that there's all this discussion about who's better indicates that they must be fairly close. At this stage of the game I'm in favor of giving Theo as much run as possible, I think he has the most upside.

[skianth16]

It would appear that Harry is not a game-changer, much less a season changer. The fact that there's all this discussion about who's better indicates that they must be fairly close. At this stage of the game I'm in favor of giving Theo as much run as possible, I think he has the most upside.

If we drop the game this weekend, then I'd say give Theo more PT. But while we still have a shot at a tourney bid, we need to play to win. it seems like having 3 bigs rotate has been helpful, especially because Harry and Theo have been prone to foul trouble. I'm guessing Harry will continue to start, but I expect Theo and Matt to be playing 10-20 minutes per game as well.

[MU82]

Here are Heldt's minute the last six games: 10 - 17 - 9 -8 - 11 - 5.

Has the reduction in his minutes contributed to the team's worst stretch this season (1-5, with only W over DePaul and 3 lopsided defeats)? Or is that just a coincidence?

I say "coincidence." When things were going bad, I never once said, "You know, what we need right now is more Matt." But I'd be curious to hear if others think differently.

Related: Loved the energy (not to mention pts, rebs and blks) Theo brought yesterday. He was positioned to be the breakthrough SOTG if we had won. A freshman who is developing nicely.

Froling, meanwhile, seems quite lost.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Here are Heldt's minute the last six games: 10 - 17 - 9 -8 - 11 - 5.

Has the reduction in his minutes contributed to the team's worst stretch this season (1-5, with only W over DePaul and 3 lopsided defeats)? Or is that just a coincidence?

I say "coincidence." When things were going bad, I never once said, "You know, what we need right now is more Matt." But I'd be curious to hear if others think differently.

I don't have the minute by min numbers, but my impression is that the team did not play great during his 5 min stretch on Sat....

[GoldenDieners32]

dont know if you all know this but Jacob Epperson former MU target played his 3rd game for creighton tonight, was previously redshirted but because of injuries had to start playing

[skianth16]

dont know if you all know this but Jacob Epperson former MU target played his 3rd game for creighton tonight, was previously redshirted but because of injuries had to start playing

Did it come down to Harry or Epperson? I don't even remember the name. He seems like he might be a bigger physical project than even Harry was when he first got to campus. Epperson is listed at 6-11, 209. He's built like Greg, just taller. He's gonna have to hit the weight room hard this summer.

[tower912]

Epperson and MU were dancing bit not committing.   Then MU landed other bigs and didn't need him.

[tower912]

Froling was physical and aggressive  last night.   Didn't score.  But he did not get abused.   Matt was better.