BleedGopher
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STrib: Two junior college players bolster Gophers' recruiting class
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Excuse me if I sound naive, but I think there is a lot of potential as well, if anybody can shoot the three. Additionally having three centers and two power forwards is a lot better balance than four centers and one power forward.
I hope that it doesn't turn out to be predictive but Herb Sendeck had 7 players, including two JC transfers, new to his program in 2010 in a realatively weak Pac10 and they were not able to put it together as had been expected they might. As a squad, they were embarassed in the conference just like the Gophers were.
I'm a fan of both programs and am anticipating far above average seasons for both.
Ever a sucker for optimism??
I'm a fan of both programs and am anticipating far above average seasons for both.
Ever a sucker for optimism??
3 centers, 2 power forwards, no starting small forward/wing, 2 many combo guards and no point guards. Great balance.
I'd guess knows more about Welch and Hollins than we do. A quote I saw from Tubby today: "I'm never getting caught without a point guard again." For now I think we have to take his word for it that he has brought in a couple of guys that can play it. What players play in HS is not always what they play at this level. Once these guys get here it will be fair game to second guess Tubby if they can't do it.
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Little bit too hung up on designated positions, aren't we? If we have some people who can handle the ball, shoot from the outside, and defend on the 3 point line, we'll be fine. That remains to be seen, but I, for one, am already looking forward to next year.
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Why does everyone act like "combo guard" is a derogatory term. To me this term means a player is capable of handling the ball as well as being a capable of scorer whether its off the dribble or consistently knocking down an open shot.
Name one guy from last years team who could do this.
Now I'm not claiming these players will be great but if you want to worry about the effectiveness of these players worry because its their first year playing D1 ball not because of some stupid label.
Name one guy from last years team who could do this.
Now I'm not claiming these players will be great but if you want to worry about the effectiveness of these players worry because its their first year playing D1 ball not because of some stupid label.
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Also, some people have been unimpressed by the addition of Ingram. I personally like the move. He is there to back-up Trevor this year and give him a breather when he needs it. And what if something happens to Trevor? We would have no one to play down low as a power forward. Oto may be able to play the 4, but from what I hear he sounds like more of a shooter than a rebounder. Last year taught us that there is nothing wrong with too much depth at a position. Ingram will also be here for one more year to bridge the gap with our up-and-coming bigs and our graduating ones next year.
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I view it as a derogatory term because it seems that we hear it less often used in the manner you describe and far more often as a label for a guy who's going to play the point, even though his skills are more conducive to playing elsewhere and/or he's not experienced playing the position.
Players often are judged to some rigid standard/mold. A PF should be this and that. A guard should be so and so. I guess we can call it conventional wisdom, and it is often right because conventional wisdom by definition is a set of ideas that are statistically proven. But, it can be a bit like stereotyping at the same time if not used properly.
There is always an exception to the rule. A lot of exceptions, in fact. Players operating outside conventional wisdom can be as good and useful so long as they can play. Give me combo guards, jump shooting centers, whatever, and I welcome them if they are good at it.
There is always an exception to the rule. A lot of exceptions, in fact. Players operating outside conventional wisdom can be as good and useful so long as they can play. Give me combo guards, jump shooting centers, whatever, and I welcome them if they are good at it.