The debate continues

[kldm64]

Glynn Watson is sure making a strong case to move into the starting lineup.  If Miles is going to make the move, I sure hope he does it for Sunday's game so he gets a few games in the starting lineup under his belt before Big 10 play.  I don't see anyway Miles continues to start Benny over Glynn.  Our offensive is so much better with Watson at the controls.  It's not like Watson isn't a decent defender as well.  I know Miles mentioned if he started Watson, it would be for either Parker or Webster.  It would be a HUGE mistake if he benched Webster and started both Parker and Watson.  That would move Benny to an off guard and what is the point of that.  It's time Coach Miles to insert Glynn Watson into the starting lineup in place of Benny. 

[Norm Peterson]

Let me just say I'm glad that Glynn's play on the floor is making it tougher and tougher for the coaching staff not to start him. 

[49r]

I think the coaches are glad too, Norm.

[AuroranHusker]

Glynn Watson Jr's minutes are what matters most; and in crunch time, #5 will be in the game! Energizer Benny is good in short spurts, it seems. Would be intriguing to have both Benny & Glynn in the game together as kind of a fire and ice duo~! End of shot clock, though, I'd rather have Glynn taking that big shot (in most cases) than Benny, who had the game-changing 3-pointer yesterday. But, most of the time, it should be Glynn. FINISHER WATSON!

[HuskerBB]

We do have very short memories.   Like most freshman with Watson you get lots of extremes both ways.  He was very good yesterday - unconscious shooting really.   But he has also had some very weak moments this  year as well.

 

That said, I agree that I would like to see him starting.   He has a lot of talent and needs time on the floor to gain experience and work through the inconsistency.  Sometimes you just have to put up with that with young players.   Plus I do think Benny is more valuable coming off the bench as a sparkplug.

[Silverbacked1]

Might help if Tai still is hurt.

[hhcmatt]

Can you play Watson 30 minutes a game because then you can start and finish with him?

I'm not sure you can without just grinding him down this year though maybe I'm wrong. 

 

Andrew White has made 27 3s this year and every single one of them involved an assist. How many of those is Watson responsible for? If he's one of the main catalysts of White that would be to me a very good reason to start those two together.

 

He's going to have ups and downs....like when all those long range 2 point shots don't drop

He's one of the few guys on the team that can get shots, which is a premium skill set at the end of the game. 

To me, once again under the caveat you are limiting his minutes, we need him more as a closer than a starter. Watson is a special player...once he does start I don't think he'll ever not start again.

[huskerbaseball13]

Glynn Watson is sure making a strong case to move into the starting lineup.  If Miles is going to make the move, I sure hope he does it for Sunday's game so he gets a few games in the starting lineup under his belt before Big 10 play.  I don't see anyway Miles continues to start Benny over Glynn.  Our offensive is so much better with Watson at the controls.  It's not like Watson isn't a decent defender as well.  I know Miles mentioned if he started Watson, it would be for either Parker or Webster.  It would be a HUGE mistake if he benched Webster and started both Parker and Watson.  That would move Benny to an off guard and what is the point of that.  It's time Coach Miles to insert Glynn Watson into the starting lineup in place of Benny. 

 

 

Benny with a big shot yesterday....but, it should be Watson getting the 25-30 minutes per game....not Benny. 

[Red Rum]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/RobinWashut">@RobinWashut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HuskerHC">@HuskerHC</a> simply a production based situation. Start or not, if he produces and team plays well...then he plays. PT > Starting</p>— Cary Cochran (@CochranCary) <a href="https://twitter.com/CochranCary/status/676165274039660548">December 13, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Red Rum]

Not bad for my first attempt at posting twitter.

 

To add to the discussion, I'd probably be ok with Watson starting over Benny. Whatever, just win us games.

[Hooper]

Can you play Watson 30 minutes a game because then you can start and finish with him?

I'm not sure you can without just grinding him down this year though maybe I'm wrong. 

 

NBA starters routinely play 30+ minutes per game over an 82-game season, and many of those guys are in their 30s. How could playing 30 MPG over 31 games grind down an 18-year-old?

 

Glynn needs to play a lot more. The entire team benefits when he's on the court. I love Benny's team-first attitude, but his court vision, ball handling, passing and offensive ability are not on Watson's level.

[Silverbacked1]

Can you play Watson 30 minutes a game because then you can start and finish with him?

I'm not sure you can without just grinding him down this year though maybe I'm wrong.

 

NBA starters routinely play 30+ minutes per game over an 82-game season, and many of those guys are in their 30s. How could playing 30 MPG over 31 games grind down an 18-year-old?

 

Glynn needs to play a lot more. The entire team benefits when he's on the court. I love Benny's team-first attitude, but his court vision, ball handling, passing and offensive ability are not on Watson's level.

Maybe because of those men only train and play basketball. no school, studing, trying to have some kind of fun life.

If young men were so much better and lasting longer why are most world records in sports made by people in thier later 20's to maybe early 30's.

Young kids get wore down. Many don't have the muscle to recoup as fast as old people.

Just becuase he seems to be able to run and jump for ever doesn't mean he really can.

But then this is just what I think and have seen with high school and college athletes, I could be wrong.

[hhcmatt]

 

Can you play Watson 30 minutes a game because then you can start and finish with him?

I'm not sure you can without just grinding him down this year though maybe I'm wrong. 

 

NBA starters routinely play 30+ minutes per game over an 82-game season, and many of those guys are in their 30s. How could playing 30 MPG over 31 games grind down an 18-year-old?

 

 

I get that people play 30+ minutes a game. Shavon, when not in foul trouble, is doing that already.

The rules changes will help but the NCAA and especially the B1G is still very physical and we're talking about a 160# freshman.

So, more specifically can we play this guy 30 minutes a game without him getting injured and/or worn down in conference? Is the team being overly or properly cautious here?

[Norm Peterson]

We do have very short memories.   Like most freshman with Watson you get lots of extremes both ways.  He was very good yesterday - unconscious shooting really.   But he has also had some very weak moments this  year as well.

 

That said, I agree that I would like to see him starting.   He has a lot of talent and needs time on the floor to gain experience and work through the inconsistency.  Sometimes you just have to put up with that with young players.   Plus I do think Benny is more valuable coming off the bench as a sparkplug.

Glynn had 5 turnovers in the first 2 games.  He's had only 4 turnovers in the 9 games since then ... COMBINED.

 

He's had some hot shooting days, like yesterday.  And some not shooting days, like against Creighton.

 

However, he started the year 0-8 from downtown in the first two games.  And he's a blistering 9-13 since then.  From beyond the arc.

 

There was some discussion about him being tight/nervous the first couple of games and that he'd settle in.  Looks to me like he's settled in.

[big red22]

 

We do have very short memories.   Like most freshman with Watson you get lots of extremes both ways.  He was very good yesterday - unconscious shooting really.   But he has also had some very weak moments this  year as well.

 

That said, I agree that I would like to see him starting.   He has a lot of talent and needs time on the floor to gain experience and work through the inconsistency.  Sometimes you just have to put up with that with young players.   Plus I do think Benny is more valuable coming off the bench as a sparkplug.

Glynn had 5 turnovers in the first 2 games.  He's had only 4 turnovers in the 9 games since then ... COMBINED.

 

He's had some hot shooting days, like yesterday.  And some not shooting days, like against Creighton.

 

However, he started the year 0-8 from downtown in the first two games.  And he's a blistering 9-13 since then.  From beyond the arc.

 

There was some discussion about him being tight/nervous the first couple of games and that he'd settle in.  Looks to me like he's settled in.

 

That floater he had in crunch time was all I needed to see.  I am pretty sure he switched hands in mid air to hit it too.  He's got a lot more to offer then our other ball handling guards, and the kid needs to play.  

 

How Miles used him against Creighton had my blood boiling... He went 0-5, like Norm just said he started the year 0-8 behind the arc and has been 9-13 since.  You let him keep firing, because if he is hot he is a game changer

 

He was the key to the win against Rhode Island.  Miles plays him more against Creighton, I feel that game would have not hurt as much.

[Silverbacked1]

A guy I respect a lot told me that it looks like Glynn has been working on his shot. More follow through and arch than to start the year.

[bball23]

As Cary Cochran put on twitter, its not so much if he starts or not, its how many minutes he gets.  I'm not one that honestly cares who starts the game or not.  I know sometimes you feel you have to get out to that early lead.  But just because he starts doesn't guarantee that either.  The key to me is who is in the game during crunch time. 

 

And as long as the players are playing hard for one another and not worrying about who starts and who doesn't, that's really all that matters in my opinion.  And this group to this point really does seem to have good chemistry and pull for one another.

[aphilso1]

A guy I respect a lot told me that it looks like Glynn has been working on his shot. More follow through and arch than to start the year.

 

I noticed the same thing.  So now a guy you respect AND an anonymous message board poster have told you that.

[Silverbacked1]

A guy I respect a lot told me that it looks like Glynn has been working on his shot. More follow through and arch than to start the year.

 

I noticed the same thing.  So now a guy you respect AND an anonymous message board poster have told you that.

Just need Norm to add a yes and we know it is The truth!

[HuskerFever]

 

 

A guy I respect a lot told me that it looks like Glynn has been working on his shot. More follow through and arch than to start the year.

 

I noticed the same thing.  So now a guy you respect AND an anonymous message board poster have told you that.

Just need Norm to add a yes and we know it is The truth!

 

 

I'm going to wait until Rosenthal tweets it.

[Norm Peterson]

Working on fixing his flat arc, you say? Apparently, Watson reads our board.

[AuroranHusker]

Working on fixing his flat arc, you say? Apparently, Watson reads our board.

 

I'm going to guess Teddy Owens...

[Huskerpapa]

As long as the player(s) involved aren't disenchanted, I am not to concerned with who starts.  As mentioned hundreds of time, it is who is in when the game is on the line. 

 

As far as Glynn's shot, it is still too flat, especially at the free throw line.  It likely leads to an inconsistent shot.  But he is improving.

[49r]

The guys on Morning Take address this today, you can find it over in the official media thread:  http://huskerhoopscentral.com/topic/2492-the-official-media-thread/?p=131693

[FredsSlacks]

i'd let him start vs samford or prairie view just to give him some starting experience. i wouldn't want his first start to be against michigan st.