MU 2026-27 - Not too early

[GoldenWarrior11]

I am less worried about some players being on next year's team that are clearly out-matched at this level, and more worried about the few bright spots on the roster that may be lured and tempted in the portal come spring. 

[jfp61]

bright spots

We have "bright spots"?

[CountryRoads]

I am less worried about some players being on next year's team that are clearly out-matched at this level, and more worried about the few bright spots on the roster that may be lured and tempted in the portal come spring. 

I'd try to see the bright side in that. Whatever it takes to get us out of this RGV fantasy, I'd be all for it.

[JakeBarnes]

New RGV

Recruit
Get portal guys
Validation of scoop letter writing campaign

[MU82]

We have "bright spots"?

Nope. Every Marquette player is awful, and they all need to go, including the redshirts and new recruits.

[onepost]

Nope. Every Marquette player is awful, and they all need to go, including the redshirts and new recruits.

No one is saying this or even suggesting it, but by all means I guess it's your turn to play the strawman.

[Small Orange Soda]

If everyone and especially seniors are compensated so well why would anyone leave? are guys like ham and tre, maybe owens making so much it would be a huge pay cut to go down a level? Why leave then? Might just be stuck.

That's what I'm wondering. In the past, a guy like Norman would've certainly transferred a level down after last season. Now? Keep those checks coming.

[Jay Bee]

That's what I'm wondering. In the past, a guy like Norman would've certainly transferred a level down after last season. Now? Keep those checks coming.

***GENERALLY SPEAKING, NOT NECESSARILY WITH THE CURRENT STATE OF OUR ROSTER/PROGRAM***, I'm just fine with a Tre Norman staying four years in a 15 scholarship scenario. Guy who can play bully ball and some defense, has been through it a bit, helps others, good teammate.. spot minutes here and there, insurance in case of hella injuries.. great.

And in the current state, I'm all good with him being here too.. wouldn't have him playing many minutes, but we have 15 freaking spots.

What I would do is have some guys ready to play who have a profile of being guys who need/want/can medium-high usage and it's natural and effective. We are very low on that. Lots of complementary dudes who just aren't that type of guy. Those types of players are JUST FINE and actually NEEDED. But, this team build lacks potential higher usage guys and that's tough on us.

[MU82]

No one is saying this or even suggesting it, but by all means I guess it's your turn to play the strawman.

Someone said we have no "bright spots." Zero. So they all gotta go! You want a bright-spotless roster?

[brewcity77]

And in the current state, I'm all good with him being here too.. wouldn't have him playing many minutes, but we have 15 freaking spots.

If we had 15 active, contributing players, I'd be inclined to agree. But last year (13 scholarships) we had 3 players redshirting and of our 3 freshmen, only one appeared in all 34 games and averaged over 10 mpg. So basically, 5 of the scholarships last year were non-active or emergency use only.

This year, of 15 scholarships we have 3 redshirts (including Nash) and 2 freshmen under 8 mpg, so similarly non-active or emergency only. That means that instead of 15 active scholarships, we are actually using 10 seriously.

I think it's safe to say a competitive team will have 6 starting caliber players (one in case of injury) and 1-2 additional bench players (7-8 man rotation). That doesn't allow for many recruiting misses, and makes it harder when multiple misses take up roster spots for years after they have proven themselves unlikely to contribute at this level.

[Jay Bee]

^^ Maybe... but I'm leaning toward I'm fine with taking flyers on a guy or two.

The difference is, when it obviously is a miss we need to accept, admit and adjust. I think that may be our largest issue.