Scrimmage

[JakeBarnes]

We know what goes on at The Al, though!

Mind games.

[real chili 83]

Chili dog was excellent last night.  Added some dice onion, finely grated cheddar, and some Cholula.

[Hards Alumni]

So guys, uhhhhh how about that scrimmage?

[MarquetteMike1977]

So guys, uhhhhh how about that scrimmage?

Have only heard Josh Clark is red shirting but after watching Josh block Kam's shots and Josh's approximately 8 dunks in the scrimmage feel Josh can help this Marquette team win games this year

[duanewade]

Have only heard Josh Clark is red shirting but after watching Josh block Kam's shots and Josh's approximately 8 dunks in the scrimmage feel Josh can help this Marquette team win games this year

I completely agree.  I think it's a big mistake to redshirt him as he probably won't be around 4 to 5 years and we could use his talent this year. 

[Nukem2]

I completely agree.  I think it's a big mistake to redshirt him as he probably won't be around 4 to 5 years and we could use his talent this year.

Problem is he needs a lot of work in the weight room to compete on a nightly basis right now.

[We R Final Four]

I completely agree.  I think it's a big mistake to redshirt him as he probably won't be around 4 to 5 years and we could use his talent this year.

Like Kalkbrenner?

[bilsu]

I completely agree.  I think it's a big mistake to redshirt him as he probably won't be around 4 to 5 years and we could use his talent this year.

I agree with this.

[wadesworld]

I'll give Shaka the benefit of the doubt. He's done okay for himself when evaluating basketball talent. Not to mention, sees these players play much more than just a 2 hour scrimmage.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I completely agree.  I think it's a big mistake to redshirt him as he probably won't be around 4 to 5 years and we could use his talent this year.

Never been more confident the right decision is a redshirt.

[Tyler COLEk]

Scoop intelligentsia has a razor sharp sense of Josh Clark's development after one (1) two-hour scrimmage in September they did not attend.

[We R Final Four]

Scoop intelligentsia has a razor sharp sense of Josh Clark's development after one (1) two-hour scrimmage in September they did not attend.

That....and they saw a 10 second video of him blocking a shot of a player 8" shorter in a one on one  drill, and think he may be in contention for defensive POY.

[tower912]

He is 7'1 with hands and he dunked a lot in the scrimmage.   MU sure is fortunate to be able to allow him to take a year to get stronger and work on his skills.  I am going to trust the coaches and their plan.

[The Sultan]

Who do I trust more. Shaka or duanewade. It's a close call.

[Uncle Rico]

Who do I trust more. Shaka or duanewade. It's a close call.

Marcus Freeman

[Shooter McGavin]

Who do I trust more. Shaka or duanewade. It's a close call.

Thank God its Shaka and this line of reasoning is well, reasonable.  It's was the same logic that was used during the last administration ad nauseum and it turned out to be dead wrong.

I have faith, like you, Shaka knows what he is doing.  That is very comforting as a fan of the program and school.

[tower912]

IIRC, Anim was the only redshirt for developmental reasons.

[Nukem2]

IIRC, Anim was the only redshirt for developmental reasons.

Keeyan?

[jfp61]

Have only heard Josh Clark is red shirting but after watching Josh block Kam's shots and Josh's approximately 8 dunks in the scrimmage feel Josh can help this Marquette team win games this year

Hes 17 years old and 7 feet tall. He is RSing.

He looked good in a scrimmage with kam feeding him lobs 24/7. He had Royce and Ben Gold playing the 3 and 4 next to him.

[tower912]

Keeyan?

My apologies for not being more specific.  Under Wojo.

[Shooter McGavin]

IIRC, Anim was the only redshirt for developmental reasons.

Too narrow Tower. Overall faith in the coach making correct decisions. 

[tower912]

I like the retro chic thinking and planning of this regime.   Develop and retain is so old school and subversive at the same time.   Not being paint by numbers.

[Shooter McGavin]

I like the rero chic thinking and planning of this regime.   Develop and retain is so old school and subversive at the same time.   Not being paint by numbers.

Agreed.  Shaka makes this work.  I believe he will get the job done at the highest level.    Lucky to have him. 

[Jay Bee]

Reports on Josh from those at the scrimmage should be ignored. The fans were starving and pissed, so their viewing lenses were all out of whack. #NoDogsOnlyLobs

[duanewade]

My bad... the group think board members with 100,000 posts each have convinced me my sound logic is actually wrong!   

Regardless I surveyed all our opponent's coaching staffs and they also all agreed that redshirting Joshua Clark was a great idea.  When I asked them to elaborate, the consensus was they didn't like the idea of a 7'1 shot blocker and finisher being added to Marquette's arsenal of talent this season.  They're very afraid he might be able to make a positive impact in games for Marquette, and especially with big question marks at the 5 with Hamilton and Gold.  They applauded the board's stance that nothing good comes of a player with a big upside getting playing time and experience early in their career.  Finally, they went on to say that hopefully he grows another inch and puts on 20 lbs. while redshirting this year and gets convinced to transfer or go to an NBA developmental league so they never have to face him. 

After all even a 17 year old Markus Howard was not a valuable contributor to Marquette when he averaged 13 points a game for us as a freshman. 

Finally, 7'1 athletic players grow on trees and are easy to get.  After all, look at the recent luck Marquette had in trying to get a 6'10 Kai Rogers in our backyard. 

Thanks again to the board for helping me see the light!