Newton: It’s early but we hope he can go this week

[SeattleHoop]

“He’s fine”. You can’t be more clear than that

Alright man we get it. You were right. Hurley was SUPER CLEAR. Take your imaginary trophy and carry on. Go UConn

 

[BGesus4]

Are we really sure it was untrue though? Because the clip was posted in this thread and you can see the defender's elbow flying straight towards him as he goes to the floor

I guess it’s possible.
I fully support how Hurley handles the injury info, but because of it, I don’t think we have any real insight into whether or not he tweaked his groin based on Hurley saying “he’s fine”.

 

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[KingAG]

Alright man we get it. You were right. Hurley was SUPER CLEAR. Take your imaginary trophy and carry on. Go UConn

Imaginary trophy? Go cook or something man. Lighten up

 

[bigknight3]

Are we really sure it was untrue though? Because the clip was posted in this thread and you can see the defender's elbow flying straight towards him as he goes to the floor

I guess it’s possible.
I fully support how Hurley handles the injury info, but because of it, I don’t think we have any real insight into whether or not he tweaked his groin based on Hurley saying “he’s fine”.

It was an unnatural stretch for him. He tweaked his groin. He was reaching down wincing in "pain" before and the defender came near that area. And he's fine. = All true

Hurley saying he got hit in the junk was not true but tongue in cheek to explain that in truth he'll be fine.

 

[HooperScooper]

I dunno - he is bent over quite a bit!

Yeah looks like he's limping also. Probably a no go tomorrow. </s>

 

[coachn]

If Borges says things look good I believe his take.
Are there no beat writers in Oregon?

 

[huskymedic]

If Borges says things look good I believe his take.
Are there no beat writers in Oregon?

??

 

[HooperScooper]

If Borges says things look good I believe his take.
Are there no beat writers in Oregon?

Dom also.

 

[bmayuc]

If I’m a coach and up 30 I’m saving my starters. You never know what could happen. That’s just my philosophy. I understand what Hurley is trying to do though

Are you crazy! You are acting like KenPom doesn't take into account margin of victory. We can't let the spreadsheets and nerds win!

Need to play the starters until the final gun.

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[Improviser]

Are you crazy! You are acting like KenPom doesn't take into account margin of victory. We can't let the spreadsheets and nerds win!

Need to play the starters until the final gun.

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Yes the leagues are different , but that's what Tom Thibodeau has done with the teams he's coached, driving his players to injuries, causing late season burnout, and running his starters into the ground.

I never heard anything about the margin of victory being a factor for the KenPom, but even so, it's a case of weighing the advantages of trying out new schemes vs. the risk of injury to starters when their presence is not needed for a game outcome no longer in doubt.

 

[caw]

Yes the leagues are different , but that's what Tom Thibodeau has done with the teams he's coached, driving his players to injuries, causing late season burnout, and running his starters into the ground.

I never heard anything about the margin of victory being a factor for the KenPom, but even so, it's a case of weighing the advantages of trying out new schemes vs. the risk of injury to starters when their presence is not needed for a game outcome no longer in doubt.

I disagree. It's also early in the season and the team needs reps together against other competition, especially with all the new guys and reincorporating the two returning guys, even in a blowout. Hurley also needs to see different lineups together.

It's also vastly different from Thibodeau. Dudes under Thibs were getting crazy minutes per game.

Sanogo has averaged under 24 with a spread of 19-27.

Newton averaged 26 with a spread of 20-36 (of note his 36 was his triple double, so probably would have gotten fewer if he wasn't close to that.)

Karaban is at 28 with a spread of 22-33

Alleyne is at 31 with a spread of 24-38 (down under 30 since Hawks return)

Hawk was at 24 and 28 minutes in two games he played (take out his injury game)

Jackson and Clingan both at about 15 per game.

Diarra and Calcaterra both at 22ish.

Only player who is averaging over 30 minutes a game is Alleyne. Karaban's would also probably be lower if Johnson were healthy, or Jackson available the first three games.

 

[3rdbass]

I dunno - he is bent over quite a bit!

He is getting old in College Basketball terms. LOL!

 

[Chin Diesel]

“He’s fine”. You can’t be more clear than that

You obviously don't have a female spouse.