uneblinstu's Post Game Chatter: Vol 8, Issue 11 - Rhode Island

[Red Don]

CWG, there was no problem with priorities with the UNL students from my house--both in attendance despite finals week.  The right priority; studying is overrated.

 

It was a great birthday present for 'ol HB today.  

 

Happy (belated) Birthday, HB! 

[Huskerpapa]

 

 

 

He was giving Four the business out there.  Loved it!

 

yes, anyone named Four is deserving of some business.

 

His parents must of watched the Seinfeld episode about naming a baby "Seven" in honor of Mickey.  Either that or he has brothers and/or sisters named One, Two and Three?

 

 

"Four" is basically a nickname. His given name is Patrick McGlynn IV

 

Sorry Dimes, my story line is better -- truth or not.

[AuroranHusker]

 

CWG, there was no problem with priorities with the UNL students from my house--both in attendance despite finals week.  The right priority; studying is overrated.

 

It was a great birthday present for 'ol HB today.  

 

Happy (belated) Birthday, HB! 

 

 

Yeah, HBD, HB!

[AuroranHusker]

So, for grins, a strictly 'tall' lineup would be:

1 Webster 6'-4"

2 White 6'-7"

3 Shields 6'-7"

4 Jacobson 6'-8"

5 Hammond 6'-10"

[Norm Peterson]

So, for grins, a strictly 'tall' lineup would be:

1 Webster 6'-4"

2 White 6'-7"

3 Shields 6'-7"

4 Jacobson 6'-8"

5 Hammond 6'-10"

Sure, why not?  Those are all rotation guys and Tai played some point the other night when neither Benny nor Glynn were on the floor.  (Wasn't a long stretch, but it did happen.)  You'd have a shooter at the 2.  You'd have a slasher who can sometimes shoot at the 3.  You'd have a 4 who could step out and hit mid-range jumpers out to three-point range but can post a little inside as well.  And you'd have a 5 who is long.   And your PG would be a guy who has some ability to take players off the dribble and get to the rack.  So, what the hell, right?

[AuroranHusker]

 

So, for grins, a strictly 'tall' lineup would be:

1 Webster 6'-4"

2 White 6'-7"

3 Shields 6'-7"

4 Jacobson 6'-8"

5 Hammond 6'-10"

Sure, why not?  Those are all rotation guys and Tai played some point the other night when neither Benny nor Glynn were on the floor.  (Wasn't a long stretch, but it did happen.)  You'd have a shooter at the 2.  You'd have a slasher who can sometimes shoot at the 3.  You'd have a 4 who could step out and hit mid-range jumpers out to three-point range but can post a little inside as well.  And you'd have a 5 who is long.   And your PG would be a guy who has some ability to take players off the dribble and get to the rack.  So, what the hell, right?

 

 

Sure, that's a viable lineup as any with a 1 through 5 included.

[hskr4life]

 

 

So, for grins, a strictly 'tall' lineup would be:

1 Webster 6'-4"

2 White 6'-7"

3 Shields 6'-7"

4 Jacobson 6'-8"

5 Hammond 6'-10"

Sure, why not?  Those are all rotation guys and Tai played some point the other night when neither Benny nor Glynn were on the floor.  (Wasn't a long stretch, but it did happen.)  You'd have a shooter at the 2.  You'd have a slasher who can sometimes shoot at the 3.  You'd have a 4 who could step out and hit mid-range jumpers out to three-point range but can post a little inside as well.  And you'd have a 5 who is long.   And your PG would be a guy who has some ability to take players off the dribble and get to the rack.  So, what the hell, right?

 

 

Sure, that's a viable lineup as any with a 1 through 5 included.

 

 

So does having Jacobson in there say more about him, or more about Ed?  I personally think we got a diamond in the rough with Jacobson.  We are going to have a tough group of 4's with this freshman class once all is said and done.  Ed will come around and we will be tough at the 1 and the 4 for sure.  Most likely the 3 too!

[Norm Peterson]

It'd be nice if Jacobson grew to the 6'10" he was projecting for himself.  I'd like him to be a legit 5.

 

We have a boatload of 4s, stretch 4s and 3s otherwise.

[AuroranHusker]

 

 

 

So, for grins, a strictly 'tall' lineup would be:

1 Webster 6'-4"

2 White 6'-7"

3 Shields 6'-7"

4 Jacobson 6'-8"

5 Hammond 6'-10"

Sure, why not?  Those are all rotation guys and Tai played some point the other night when neither Benny nor Glynn were on the floor.  (Wasn't a long stretch, but it did happen.)  You'd have a shooter at the 2.  You'd have a slasher who can sometimes shoot at the 3.  You'd have a 4 who could step out and hit mid-range jumpers out to three-point range but can post a little inside as well.  And you'd have a 5 who is long.   And your PG would be a guy who has some ability to take players off the dribble and get to the rack.  So, what the hell, right?

 

 

Sure, that's a viable lineup as any with a 1 through 5 included.

 

 

So does having Jacobson in there say more about him, or more about Ed?  I personally think we got a diamond in the rough with Jacobson.  We are going to have a tough group of 4's with this freshman class once all is said and done.  Ed will come around and we will be tough at the 1 and the 4 for sure.  Most likely the 3 too!

 

 

Nah, it says that Jacobson is an inch taller than Ed, at this point.

 

 

NU could also roll out an all-6'7ish lineup as well.

[PimpMario]

Hammond is definitely in the dog house. When he got in the game he would quickly get pulled for doing something and miles would get in his face.

[Silverbacked1]

Could Ed play the 3 at any time in his career?

[AuroranHusker]

Could Ed play the 3 at any time in his career?

 

It might be a stretch, but I think he could get there. He'll have to be able to guard quicker players without fouling, though. And score away from the hoop, obviously.

[atskooc]

 

Could Ed play the 3 at any time in his career?

 

It might be a stretch, but I think he could get there. He'll have to be able to guard quicker players without fouling, though.

 

He'll have to be able to score by means other than offensive rebounds. 

 

I don't see it.

[Silverbacked1]

Was just thinking out loud. I watched him in warm ups on Sunday and he does have a nice jumper from just outside the elbow that he made like 4 or 5 times. So he can shoot I would guess. He does love the dunk though.

[Hooper]

To me, Ed doesn't have the physical stature of a wing. He's a four, though he's short for that position. Ed's kind of a tweener as far as his body type. He needs a ton of physical and skills development before he's going to be able to have a big impact in my opinion. Right now he's not able to be much of a factor, which is probably why he's not playing much.

 

It's amazing to me that even at an elite program like Simeon, there doesn't appear to be much fundamental skills development going on. Ed's entire game in high school was to run down the court, get a pass and dunk the ball. He doesn't appear to have any back-to-the-basket game at all. He has a ton of work ahead of him.

[Norm Peterson]

Shaking a defender down low is as much intuitive as it is learned. Much of it has to do with quickness and agility. Ed has plenty of that. After he shakes loose, though, can he convert?