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If you can't replace Parker...than Miles isn't who we think he is. I'm not too worried about filling the void that Parker's absence would cause. But that doesn't make it wise to just kick him out the door. We're not the L.A. Lakers or even the Kentucky Wildcats. I realize it probably has happened and will happen again, but that doesn't mean it should. If Parker decides to move on, so be it, but i'm not in favor of moving a capable player out just because you can. Real real debateable as to how capable he is. At least if you have expectations of being a quality team. The Laker and Wildcat argument could be used against your point in this case.

If you can't replace Parker...than Miles isn't who we think he is. I'm not too worried about filling the void that Parker's absence would cause.

I don't think that is exactly assuming a lot.

I hardly think Rey is a great player but considering our team makeup this year...don't know how you critcize him for taking the shots he does/did.

Disagree that the Big 10 is overrated but I can see how he'd say the other two Would folks be this upset they aren't IF they had not won last year? I think so. Played a good OOC, played in a major conference. 3 Top 50 wins...compared to 1 for MTSU. Went 12-6 in the major conference.

Upon thinking further.....it all depends on how you view the MVP. Talley was your best player. No question there. But considering our front court depth, or more appropriately, lack thereof, we didnt have anyone else to fill Ubel's role. In that sense...you could say he was most valuable. But again...Talley was your best player.

No....because when Gallegos was off.....he was off. Talley (and Ubel to a lesser extent) did alot of things outside of hitting 3s.

Disagree that the Big 10 is overrated but I can see how he'd say the other two

Tough call on this. CBI certainly isn't any thing special....then again...if we were to win it...which we could.....that'd be a helluva way to end this season considering what we thought we would be in the pre-season and just another shot of momentum in this program's arm

Actually don't think this is good for us. Creighton gives us a quality OOC game every year. A team with a decent RPI and winning percentage. Both of those are going to go down for Creighton in the new league. They will be a middle of the pack Big East team in the strong years. Can't fault them for leaving....but the level of success they've experienced over the last 15 years is about to go away.

We played with 6 this year...so don't think it's a given there are minutes there for him if he doesn't make us better. Webster, Fuller and Hawkins will likely struggle at times next year...of course all 3 are all likely to be better players than Parker and with a deeper team won't be as obvious. And for the record...I don't think it was the transititioning to the Big 10 level that is behind Parker's struggles. It's size, talent and ability.

Agree both should get one more year. Many here wanted to run Rivers off after last year and I think most would be very happy with what he did this year. IF Benny and Vooch don't improve between now and next year it might be time to talk to them about better options for them elsewhere. Not sure the Rivers example is the best example in this case. Given many here wanted him gone, I would say his improvement with some coaching gives creedance to giving both Benny and Vooch another year. Rivers also has gifts/assets that Parker never had or will have (size). There was also a need for Rivers to play this year which aided his improvement. Really don't see that need for Parker next year.

But don't you go into your class a little differently knowing how many spots will be open or not.

Agree both should get one more year. Many here wanted to run Rivers off after last year and I think most would be very happy with what he did this year. IF Benny and Vooch don't improve between now and next year it might be time to talk to them about better options for them elsewhere. Not sure the Rivers example is the best example in this case.

It's not hate...it's questioning what he will offer in the future along with the need for scholarships. He got beat out by a guy who moved to point mid-season. Next year you have two touted recruits (webster & biggs), Hawkins who played a combo guard and you return a walk-on in Peltz who is on the same level Parker is. Where does he get the minutes. Do you see him playing over Webster or Biggs? I don't. Do you see moving Webster or Biggs to the wing and taking time away from Gallegos, Rivers, Shields, Fuller or Hawkins to get Parker minutes? I don't. Yes, Parker is a freshman. That changes. What won't change is his physical limitations. Those will always be there. He was put on the back burner this year down the stretch for playing time. From a talent perspective, we only improve next year. I really don't see where someone can look and see where Parker has a defined role moving forward. If he does...it's because someone else probably busted. You look at our roster and evaluate where we could use that scholarship the most. Where would we get the most help...getting another solid big guy in the 2014 class since we are thin there or keep a guy who is severly limited physically on scholarship as a 3rd or 4th option at point guard.

In response to the line about Benny being a contributor and people wanting to run him off. I think alot of it is...that people doubt if he'd have been a contributor on a team that wasn't in such an abysmal personnel/talent situation coming into the year. Does he contribute if we have more than 6 scholarship players? It's not like he was a contributor here on a team that went 9 deep and went to the dance. Again...not meant to be anything personal towards Benny but with Peltz, Tai and Biggs next year...I don't see much time there. I'd much rather have an open spot to give to the 2014 class where we need to find some bigs

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Actually think Barfnecht is horrible. That being said...I enjoyed this article quite a bit

I'll take Peltz over Parker...bigger, scrappier. Parker has very little (pun intended) upside. No disrespect intended, but we'd be better off, IMO if he transferred. Vooch can get stronger...big guys can fill out and 'grow' into their frames. Parker isn't going to get taller. He's not excessively quick for his size either. I'd rather take the chance on the 2014 scholarship over what I think Parker will offer us in the future.

I'm having a hard time saying Iowa is worthy of a bid. Lucky for them this is a down year for college bball. With that said....just goes to show if we can soon get to that middle of the pack tier of the Big 10 we will be talking about the dance instead of hoping we make the NIT. 20+ wins, .500 conference record in the toughest conference in America, basically a 10th conference win now after yesterday. That's enough for me. Just because some other teams played higher rated patsies than what Iowa did, shouldn't outweigh what they did in the toughest conference in America. OOC SOS was 308.....with an RPI of 71. Not exactly great numbers. I think they get in to the dance because of that 9-9 conference record...but who really did they beat? They beat Wisconsin at home. Thats a good win. They beat Illinois at home....ill give them thats a good win. Next best win in conference.....Minnesota? But thats really what Nebraska needs to do here soon...we need to beat him on the lower tier teams...win some against the middle of the pack...and then hope to pull off a few upsets in between. They beat Iowa State in the non-con. Quality win. That's about on par with most other bubble teams. They have 1 quality OOC win. The big difference is others patsies are rated in the 150-200 range versus Iowa's in the 250-300 range. Iowa's conference slate outweighs that....or should. Wisconsin, Illinois and MInnesota will all be dancing soon...quality wins. I can understand why someone would put Tennesse, Kentucky or Virginia in over Iowa. LaSalle or MTSU or Baylor....please.

I'm having a hard time saying Iowa is worthy of a bid. Lucky for them this is a down year for college bball. With that said....just goes to show if we can soon get to that middle of the pack tier of the Big 10 we will be talking about the dance instead of hoping we make the NIT. 20+ wins, .500 conference record in the toughest conference in America, basically a 10th conference win now after yesterday. That's enough for me. Just because some other teams played higher rated patsies than what Iowa did, shouldn't outweigh what they did in the toughest conference in America.

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I think you can. He was bad...even when healthy. Remember when Almeida and Diaz impregnated him in our upset win over Texas. Anyone who makes Diaz look physical isn't very good.

Don't see the point in bringin up Iowa. Fran has done a good job there. Miles has done an amazing job here thus far. Comparisons aren't needed to build one up and devalue what the other has done. It's easy to see both have done a good job in their time thus far. And as far as Iowa goes....they should be in the dance.

Wow nustudent...a true kiss of death..."They win 2 in the conference tourney and they should be a lock."...since they are going to lose to Michigan State tomorrow...I have to assume since they needed 2 wins here to be in they will be OUT. Since I hate iowa...I can revel in that thought process. I think they should be in regardless. But if they beat MSU today....they will be in.