Author Topic: Blue Demon SOTG (Read 11934 times)

Judge Smails · « **Reply #50 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:22:36 PM »

It’s great that the last several games there hasn’t been a clear STOG - what a luxury! I’d go for Jop - another great game from TK, but Jop is the guy who hit the big shots that allowed us to pull away.

Tha Hound · « **Reply #51 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:25:08 PM »

It’s kolek

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:26:05 PM »

This one is a toughie.

Was convinced when Jop opened the game up that it would be him, and he didn't slow down after that. But then you look at 24-9-10 and think about how much Trent did all game long. Won't bitch about either, but I'd give the edge to TK.

Uncle Rico · « **Reply #53 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:26:38 PM »

Quote from: Judge Smails on January 28, 2023, 03:22:36 PM

It’s great that the last several games there hasn’t been a clear STOG - what a luxury! I’d go for Jop - another great game from TK, but Jop is the guy who hit the big shots that allowed us to pull away.

Agree

tower912 · « **Reply #54 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:27:41 PM »

Quote from: panda on January 28, 2023, 03:16:11 PM

I disagree tower but respect your opinion

Either is a worthy choice. I won't kvetch about either. Both were phenomenal. I couldn't resist the 'can't argue' bit.

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #55 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:28:41 PM »

Starry soda.

But also Jop

cheebs09 · « **Reply #56 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:30:22 PM »

Kolek for Star. Joplin for Stud.

BLWarrior91 · « **Reply #57 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:31:28 PM »

I already voted for Jop. But in addition to Kolek’s overall stat line, it was nice to see him knock down several threes. It made up for his awful FT shooting.

DoctorV · « **Reply #58 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:34:56 PM »

Quote from: Goose on January 28, 2023, 03:19:58 PM

Joplin for breaking DePaul’s will to stay in the game. Two games in a row they have broken the opponent’s will to compete. That is what a very good team does to the opposition.

This^^^

TyKo was incredible after struggling early with some uncharacteristic turns, but half of his points came late after the game was in control.

Joplin’s 3 consecutive trey stretch after the under 16 in the 2H took a 3 point game to a 12 point game and it was OVA.

It’s David Joplin for the Jop well done

Frenns Liquor Depot · « **Reply #59 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:38:33 PM »

MU82 · « **Reply #60 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:42:19 PM »

Quote from: Goose on January 28, 2023, 03:19:58 PM

Joplin for breaking DePaul’s will to stay in the game. Two games in a row they have broken the opponent’s will to compete. That is what a very good team does to the opposition.

Perfectly stated, Goose, and it's why Joplin really isn't all that difficult a choice even as wonderful as Kolek was.

We couldn't shake DePaul. Had a lot of open looks but kept bricking them. And then Joplin goes splash-splash-splash ... and DePaul was demoralized and doomed. Plus, they then turned to even more hero ball than usual trying to match Joplin's output.

That Joplin kept hitting them was amazing. I mean, as great as Kolek's stat line was, it's hard to go 8-for-11 from 3 in an empty gym. Finally, add in the fact that Kam was hurt and we really needed someone to step up and hit shots ... and there's your recipe for SOTG.

Loved Kolek's game (obvi) and Oso also was his typically efficient self on both ends. But Jop's the man today.

AZWarrior · « **Reply #61 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:56:35 PM »

JOP was awesome but TKO at one rebound away from a triple-double deserves it more.

ATL MU Warrior · « **Reply #62 on:** January 28, 2023, 04:02:22 PM »

Quote from: Goose on January 28, 2023, 03:19:58 PM

Joplin for breaking DePaul’s will to stay in the game. Two games in a row they have broken the opponent’s will to compete. That is what a very good team does to the opposition.

Beat you by 11 minutes. Does this mean I get the coveted Goose Seal of Approval on Ball Knowledge?

rocket surgeon · « **Reply #63 on:** January 28, 2023, 04:19:46 PM »

the jop-penator

TatumU · « **Reply #64 on:** January 28, 2023, 04:23:56 PM »

Jop broke their back…but pretty much a coin flip

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #65 on:** January 28, 2023, 04:33:03 PM »

It’s nice to have this dilemma. We have a real contest for SOTG. We also have a contest for SOTG threads!

Since I gave Kolek the (slight) edge in the other thread, I’ll go with Jop here.

Goose · « **Reply #66 on:** January 28, 2023, 04:34:29 PM »

ATL MU

If you concede that I was right several years ago on MU needing a system and recruiting players that fit that system. Back in the previous administration of MU ball you attacked me on virtually every post.

FYI— I am kidding.

I will add that TAMU defended your stance and told me we were playing the Duke offense and we had a system.

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #67 on:** January 28, 2023, 04:43:33 PM »

pbiflyer · « **Reply #68 on:** January 28, 2023, 04:48:42 PM »

Quote from: AZWarrior on January 28, 2023, 03:56:35 PM

JOP was awesome but TKO at one rebound away from a triple-double deserves it more.

He had 7 rebounds at halftime, so he got lazy in the second half.

So Jop.

Seriously rewatching the game, DePaul stayed close ish during Hop’s barrage, so I vote for Tyler, as he contributed throughout, but won’t argue either.

ATL MU Warrior · « **Reply #69 on:** January 28, 2023, 04:49:20 PM »

Quote from: Goose on January 28, 2023, 04:34:29 PM

ATL MU

If you concede that I was right several years ago on MU needing a system and recruiting players that fit that system. Back in the previous administration of MU ball you attacked me on virtually every post.

FYI— I am kidding.

I will add that TAMU defended your stance and told me we were playing the Duke offense and we had a system.

Ok. Deal. Lay it on me.

Whatever the system was back then (if in fact there was one) we are in a MUCH better place now.

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #70 on:** January 28, 2023, 04:51:59 PM »

The game turned on Jop’s shooting.

Goose · « **Reply #71 on:** January 28, 2023, 04:53:46 PM »

Atl MU

Welcome to the club.

Carl · « **Reply #72 on:** January 28, 2023, 05:00:16 PM »

Jop for me

ATL MU Warrior · « **Reply #73 on:** January 28, 2023, 05:08:16 PM »

Quote from: Goose on January 28, 2023, 04:53:46 PM

Atl MU

Welcome to the club.

Thank you sir. If I could figure out how to post a GIF I would.

Goose · « **Reply #74 on:** January 28, 2023, 05:09:40 PM »

Atl

To be honest, not a lot of perks being in the club. You have not missed anything.

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