BGleas

Not turn this into a recruiting thread, but I'm not one that believes we need one and dones. I'd actually prefer we stay away from them unless they fall into our lap due to a relationship or something. But, I do think we need, and would like to see us consistently have, around 3-4 guys in that 15-30 range at most times. Those borderline 5*/high 4* guys that are McDonalds All-American's but likely to be around 2-3 years. Other than Vonleh, that's the space Crean has largely played in with his "stud" recruits (Zeller, Yogi, JBJ, Bryant) and when he's had 3-4 of them it's paid dividends. If we always have some of those guys on the roster I think we're competing in the Big Ten and nationally very consistently.

Guessing the comments last night about lack of leadership and the fact that neither RoJo or Newkirk are starting at pg is a message being sent to those two guys.

For me it's not bias or anything to do with CTC, it's because Wisconsin returns every single rotation player from a team that improved as last season went on, including their Sweet Sixteen run. While Hayes had his struggles last season, a core trio of Hayes, Koening and Happ is as experienced a trio as there is in the league. Their role players are also proven, in guys like Showalter, Vitto Brown, etc. I think the top 4 or so of the league is kind of a crap shoot as we enter the season, but Wisconsin is getting most of the picks simply because they have the fewest question marks entering the season.

A player like Colin is virtually irreplaceable. People sometimes want to minimize it (not saying you are) because his stats don't jump off the page and he's not a super athlete or all-conference player, but to a coach Colin is one of the guys you need. He's always in the right place at the right time, he not only knows where he's supposed to be but where everyone else is supposed to be, he's tough as nails, he understands when to push, when to pull back, etc. Those guys aren't just replaced by stats. Not it saying the season is doomed or anything, just saying Colin is the kind of player you don't replace by just plugging in someone else with the same stats.

99% sure that if the Grizz send him down to their D-League affiliate, essentially any NBA team can then sign him but they have to put him on their NBA roster. The Grizz own his D-League rights. So, he's not a D-League free agent, but really is still an NBA free agent.

His deal with the Nets means they own his D-League rights.

Can we get him a Wat-Shot T to wear on the visit?

The change in character of the team from the 2013-14 to now is stunning, and seems to be purposeful. I remember rooting for the team in 13-14 and 14-15, but largely finding much of the roster individually unlikeable. I rooted for the front of jersey, but didn't care much for the kids individually. Now last year and going into this year, I have that connection with guys like TB, RoJo, OG, Morgan, Hartman, etc., and am excited for the new class. 13-15 was such a weird aberration (hopefully), don't know if was just Crean being unlucky, something about the guys Kenny Johnson targeted, or a specific change in strategy, but the guys on the team are back to being more like the 11-13 guys. Much more enjoyable to watch.

He didn't even try to make a move, lower his shoulder, etc., he just ran out of bounds like it was a regular play.

Not sure he had much of a chance, but he hardly gave any effort to get that first. Pretty weak effort by the WR.

Interesting situation for me here. I'm an IU fan living in Maryland who has trained his kids that we hate UK, Purdue and UMD. The UMD-Purdue score scrolls across ESPN earlier today and my 6 year old says "Dad, we're rooting for Maryland to crush Purdue, right?" I replied, "Yes Son, we don't like Maryland, but we hate Purdue!"

Finally!!!! Great win. Though even that kick was shaky.

This Natee kid is going to be a beast as he gets older.

This is like when Crean called timeout when the other team had none and let them set up the play for the win. Think is was UNLV?

Yes!!!!!!!!!! Still need to execute though!

I usually hate taking a knee, but it was the right call there. A pick in that situation and all MSU has to do is kick a gimme field goal for the win. The payoff of running a play there with 11 seconds is low.

Just costs us seconds on the clock.

You almost they call this a touchdown. Another play at the 1-inch line just costs us seconds.

Great throw, looked like a clean hit though.

Great drive. Good mix of run, pass, play action.

Love that it worked, but that was stupid.

A shame we weren't smarter. We should have kicked the field goal last time we were down here.

Frustrating. This should not be a 14-0 game.

This is where they methodically march down the field.

I'll be shocked if MSU doesn't methodically March down the field here for a score.