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Message: [QUOTE="auror, post: 5092864, member: 1329"] It's clear to me they're trying to push Mahaney. Praising Ball publicly is likely specifically to motivate Mahaney. I don't necessarily think it's a given he starts, though. Ball has an edge on the system, is extremely high pedigree, and even started a bunch of games last season. He was a top 50 recruit, is only 1 year behind Mahaney in experience, and has a big physical/athleticism advantage that could be important if we're also starting McNeeley and Karaban. If Hurley says he's been the best soph, then he's likely above Stewart in the pecking order which would seem to make him starter caliber. I also believe Mahaney could thrive in a 6th man role. Less emphasis on defense and more on just coming in and being a dude. Super-charged Calcaterra role. [/QUOTE]