MES Game Thread

[Shoxthemonkey]

Upperclassmen aren't expected to be scorers. Interesting

[WalterSobchak]

Was hoping Shaq could average 10 points and 20 minutes this year. Can't see it.

It's easy to make shots when you are way ahead and everybody else is making theirs.

Those refs SUCK. Create a 3 hour game.

Also, the UMES coach walks out on the court for a T, and they follow that with 3 ticky tac calls on us in 60 seconds. Gutless.

Reaves is pretty good I think.

Willis is fun to watch for sure.

If we are gonna pay a sh!t team to come play, I'd rather pay one from Texas.

I dunno what one is posta think of an all black team, will all black coaches and managers.

CJ is seriously athletic.

I know what I think, and it rhymes with Go F*ck Yourself.

[ShockingButTrue]

Upperclassmen aren't expected to be scorers. Interesting

Not under GGG

[pie n eye]

I expect Zach Brown to be a scorer. Kinda like Wessell, I'll take whatever from Rashard because he brings other things to the table.

[WstateU]

Was at Tad's West this morning. Absolute zoo. It's Monday morning folks. Why aren't you at work?

Sounds to me like everyone has their priorities in order.

Rumor has it they called in their A-team last night and worked until daylight adding 40% to Shocker merchandise. :)

[1972Shocker]

I agree and I don't see him shortening the bench either. He'll go with 10 once the competition rises (B4Atlantis), and use the next 1-2 players if fouls warrant. I don't see him changing the starting 5 or changing the rotations either unless we lose a game or 2. I do see minutes changing from game to game and maybe a trend will develop on a player or two down the road, and minutes decreasing or increasing accordingly.

Clearly, Shaq could get more minutes if he stays out of foul trouble and is playing well. That would probably ding Eric's minutes mostly and maybe Rauno's a small amount.

[ShockingButTrue]

I expect Zach Brown to be a scorer. Kinda like Wessell, I'll take whatever from Rashard because he brings other things to the table.

When/if we play the Cardinals I'm hoping Zach will want to shut down the guy he's guarding as much as the guy guarding him (It is a Pitino team, remember) wants to shut him down and make him look bad... Let's do it to them!!!

[shockmonster]

Clearly, Shaq could get more minutes if he stays out of foul trouble and is playing well. That would probably ding Eric's minutes mostly and maybe Rauno's a small amount.

I agree with that. My point earlier is that I can also see Rashard's minutes taking a minor hit from both Willis and McDuffie. He is solid (especially at rebounding and defense) but I think that they have more diverse skills and are a little better.

[pie n eye]

When/if we play the Cardinals I'm hoping Zach will want to shut down the guy he's guarding as much as the guy guarding him (It is a Pitino team, remember) wants to shut him down and make him look bad... Let's do it to them!!!

Absolutely. I asked my buddy who he thought the best defender on the team is between ZBro, McDuffie, and Shamet. He went with Brown and I think I tend to agree.

[1972Shocker]

I agree with that. My point earlier is that I can also see Rashard's minutes taking a minor hit from both Willis and McDuffie. He is solid (especially at rebounding and defense) but I think that they have more diverse skills and are a little better.

Clearly, Rashard is limited offensively compared to Willis and McDuffie. I still think Darral has a ways to go on his defense and rebouding but you can already see some improvement especially with rebounding. So I suppose it kind of depends on what 3G is trying to inject into a particular game or lineup at any time. What a nice problem to have.

[shockmonster]

Clearly, Rashard is limited offensively compared to Willis and McDuffie. I still think Darral has a ways to go on his defense and rebouding but you can already see some improvement especially with rebounding. So I suppose it kind of depends on what 3G is trying to inject into a particular game or lineup at any time. What a nice problem to have.

I agree. Darral is a tremendous athlete and I've seen progress, and a high ceiling in those areas but Gregg values defense and won't make a change until he sees more.

[pie n eye]

I agree. Darral is a tremendous athlete and I've seen progress, and a high ceiling in those areas but Gregg values defense and won't make a change until he sees more.

He's def got room to improve his D. I bet he continues to improve.

[im4wsu]

He's def got room to improve his D. I bet he continues to improve.

Didn't he say, or at least imply, that 3G had introduced him to defense. I took that to mean that this was somewhat new to him.

For the record, RK plays very good if not great TEAM defense. He gets into position early and quickly to help out.

[AndShock]

Darral Willis is gonna have foul trouble in the Valley imo. His post moves are strong as hell and will be scouted to death by Valley teams. There will be 4 guys flopping in unison every time he touches the ball.

[ShockingButTrue]

Absolutely. I asked my buddy who he thought the best defender on the team is between ZBro, McDuffie, and Shamet. He went with Brown and I think I tend to agree.

It looks like he's bee selling out on the D end so far. I want him to have the same type of impact against tougher competition. He just needs to keep his head up when he dribbles the ball. But really, I don't care what he does on O. Just don't make killer mistakes at the wrong time...