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huskymagic said:
" I got to find guys that want to play for each other and not for themselves "
Translation: KO is talking about Boatright

" At least Boat tried to play while Hurt, while others are sitting on the bench being Hurt "
Translation: KO talking about Omar number 1 and the Ferrari number 2.
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Nobody else can create their own shot and nobody else can hit a shot outside of Boat I seriously doubt he was talking about Boat. Boat is the only one who has pride in the UConn jersey the only one who hustles and tries to do everything because the rest of the guys are lazy and like I said earlier this week Boat needs to call them out.
 
BoatShow said:
His option was to find grad players who wanted to play for the National Champs last spring instead of flushing two scholarships down the toilet.
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I'm guessing he thought he had a glut of Guards already....Boat, Purvis, Calhoun, TSam, Cassell....hasn't worked out yet obviously. Not going to find a lot Grad student big men though. It's ugly offensively no doubt, if we ever get all 5 guards healthy maybe different story.
 
BoatShow said:
His option was to find grad players who wanted to play for the National Champs last spring instead of flushing two scholarships down the toilet.
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Didn't he try to work something out for a player or two and it didn't come to fruition? I seem to recall UConn being in on a transfer or two. Besides, I believe he gave the scholarships to the walk ons after the point new players could commit for this year.
 
ASweet3781 said:
He tried and then gave up. Boat, who was probably hurting just as much if not more, didn't. And there's the problem.
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Purvis had a high ankle sprain. Boatright didn't. Are you saying Purvis refused to go in when Ollie called on him?
 
BoatShow said:
Giving schollies to walkons is a nice gesture but...we couldn't find two dudes on the planet that wanted to play for the national champs that could actually help the team outside of APR? Find a dude who can rebound KO...
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He tried to get Justin Martin. He couldn't. He tried to get Calvin Godfrey. He couldn't.


Don't act like he immediately gave the walk-ons scholarships. He gave them the scholarships only after he exhausted all of his options.
 
BoatShow said:
His option was to find grad players who wanted to play for the National Champs last spring instead of flushing two scholarships down the toilet.
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You don't realize how dumb the implication is that there were a bevy of these guys that we turned down? Use your head. You're just assuming that guys were line up to play here - even though you can't name a single one - and that Ollie turned them down. It's just dumb. You have to get these kids to commit. If you want to see the grad students that UConn was in on watch a Gonzaga game or an Iowa State game.
 
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dsturdy5 said:
Didn't he try to work something out for a player or two and it didn't come to fruition? I seem to recall UConn being in on a transfer or two. Besides, I believe he gave the scholarships to the walk ons after the point new players could commit for this year.
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I didn't see your post before I posted mine, but this is true. He tried to get Justin Martin and Calvin Godfrey. They went to SMU and Memphis, respectively.
 
Dynasty said:
I didn't see your post before I posted mine, but this is true. He tried to get Justin Martin and Calvin Godfrey. They went to SMU and Memphis, respectively.
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Godfrey was the one I was thinking of. Thanks.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
You don't realize how dumb the implication is that there were a bevy of these guys that we turned down? Use your head. You're just assuming that guys were line up to play here - even though you can't name a single one - and that Ollie turned them down. It's just dumb. You have to get these kids to commit. If you want to see the grad students that UConn was in on watch a Gonzaga game or an Iowa State game.
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Exactly. Don't be "in on a guy." Go get them.
 
Hi-Low said:
I'm guessing he thought he had a glut of Guards already....Boat, Purvis, Calhoun, TSam, Cassell....hasn't worked out yet obviously. Not going to find a lot Grad student big men though. It's ugly offensively no doubt, if we ever get all 5 guards healthy maybe different story.
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Problem is Purv hasnt been what many expected (ive never been impressed) and Omar injured has forced two players who shouldve been part time contributors(Tsam,SamJr) heavy minutes. Both those guys lack athleticsm and handle and thats a big problem. Brimah hasnt developed offensively like we hoped and needed which wouldnt be a problem except this team cant shoot. Could be a long year. Will be interesting to see if Ollie can turn it around.
 
Wise2 said:
On the first point. In the last 3 minutes, boat had a wide open Hamilton on the wing twice while he was dribbling at the top. I mean wide open. Both times, he tried to do it himself. Once he got stripped and one he jacked up a bad 3. If he passed to Hamilton either time, we probably win the game.
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And how many times has Hamilton got the ball when he was wide open and not shoot and just chose to pass it and I'm not talking about just this game.
 
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TheChamps990411 said:
Problem is Purv hasnt been what many expected (ive never been impressed) and Omar injured has forced two players who shouldve been part time contributors(Tsam,SamJr) heavy minutes. Both those guys lack athleticsm and handle and thats a big problem. Brimah hasnt developed offensively like we hoped and needed which wouldnt be a problem except this team cant shoot. Could be a long year. Will be interesting to see if Ollie can turn it around.
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I don't question TSam's athleticism but damn...Cassell Jr looks like he is in over his head out there. Moving 2-3 steps behind everyone else.
 
dsturdy5 said:
And do what, hold them at gun point? Storrs isn't for everyone. Kids make choices based on a slew of variables.
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Exactly. I don't get why people think recruiting is as simple as pressing the A button in College Hoops 2K.
 
BoatShow said:
His option was to find grad players who wanted to play for the National Champs last spring instead of flushing two scholarships down the toilet.
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Ok, which of these guys (a partial list) was KO supposed to "go and get", like he's walking into Target?

http://www.hammerandrails.com/2014/...5th-year-transfer-list-trevor-thompson-purdue

Edit: Also do you know for a fact that their academics are good enough to get them through UConn admissions? KO probably has some insight into this and wouldn't even chase after a kid he can't get through Wilbur Cross (or where ever the hell admissions is now.)
 
BoatShow said:
I don't question TSam's athleticism but damn...Cassell Jr looks like he is in over his head out there. Moving 2-3 steps behind everyone else.
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The only thing SamJr should be doing is looking to get an open shot from 3 and thats it. He shouldnt be trying to create his own shot, driving or bringing it up court. He should also lose some weight.
 
dsturdy5 said:
Ok, which of these guys (a partial list) was KO supposed to "go and get", like he's walking into Target?

http://www.hammerandrails.com/2014/...5th-year-transfer-list-trevor-thompson-purdue

Edit: Also do you know for a fact that their academics are good enough to get them through UConn admissions? KO probably has some insight into this and wouldn't even chase after a kid he can't get through Wilbur Cross (or where ever the hell admissions is now.)
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MJ Rhett would have been great.
 
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BoatShow said:
I'm well aware we were "looking at him." Also well aware he didn't come here.
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He committed to Ole Miss in April. We contacted him practically right after we got back from the plane off of winning the title. We tried with a couple other fifth-year guys, a couple of whom couldn't get into our grad school.

It has nothing to do with why the walkons got scholarships that wouldn't have been used by anyone anyway.
 
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I've never criticized KO before. But, I am deeply concerned about him calling out players in a press conference. I don't like coaches airing dirty laundry. Plus, these are college kids, not pros. They're less likely to be able to handle it. I just worry about what this does to morale, and whether the very problem you're talking about will spiral out of control. I'm not worried a bit about talent of this team, but maturity might be a whole different story.
 
Good news: welcome back to the year after a championship. They have sucked for us.
 
Why do players decide when they play. How was purvis mcd aa? Looks terrible.
 
TheChamps990411 said:
The only thing SamJr should be doing is looking to get an open shot from 3 and thats it. He shouldnt be trying to create his own shot, driving or bringing it up court. He should also lose some weight.
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Really, TSam shooting threes? Have you watched him shoot the ball? The most glaring weakness in his game is probably outside shooting, and you want him just hoisting up threes. Brilliant. No question Samuel has been awful this year, but he looked pretty solid driving to the paint during our run last year.
 
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TopDog18 said:
Really, TSam shooting threes? Have you watched him shoot the ball? The most glaring weakness in his game is probably outside shooting, and you want him just hoisting up threes. Brilliant. No question Samuel has been awful this year, but he looked pretty solid driving to the paint during our run last year.
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When sam is able to get an open look and isnt falling away or to the side he hits all net. Im not saying he should be first option but if hes open he should take it. Tsam should do nothing but play defense and drive to the basket occasionally when its there.
 
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