OG vs Troy - Who Should Start

[JaybobHoosier 12,474]

A lot of discussion about Troy's lack of good play lately, but also OG's good play.  So, I will propose this question/poll, who should start, OG or Troy?  Please discuss, and state why you pick one over the other! 

 

REMEMBER, no bashing/etc., let's keep it fun and civil!

[Stuhoo 85,733]

Killer idea for a thread, Jaybob!

As one of the biggest OG fans on the board I'll weigh in:

Troy.

[Brass Cannon 25,176]

Troy should start but he needs a shorter leash.

[Hoosiers219 178]

Well, I prefer OG off the bench because he injects a great deal of energy and defensive toughness that her second unit can use. However, I do think that OG would fit in well to the starting lineup. I would also like to see Troy sit and think about caring for the ball. It just seems under many other coaching staffs Troy would've been sat down to reflect upon his reoccurring problem with turnovers. Troy might also flourish in this sixth man role for a time.

Therefore, OG now and Troy once he's had time to reflect about the value of the sessions.

[JaybobHoosier 12,474]

For me, I think OG should start against Minny. Not to start full time, but until Troy gets the message if he doesn't value the basketball, he shouldn't start.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I like Troy to start. If he is rebounding and not causing TOs, great. If he is turning it over, OG gets more minutes. I also think OG could start in Hartmans spot.

[BtownBanner6 1,298]

Troy to me it honestly shouldn't be a thought in Creans mind. No bash on OG it's just he truly hasn't shown enough to me. When Troy's on he wins you a basketball game, however if he starts off out of control and turn the ball over then I wouldn't mind him to sit out for damn near the entire first half to calm him down, I might even prefer that to happen.

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

Would prefer to see OG over Hartman. Hartman shooting 50% from 3pt range but only hits 2 per game. If he averaged 10 pts per game I could him starting. OG is better on the glass and most of all is better defensively. Seems that most games Hartman is only good for 5 fouls.

[USMCHoosier 157]

Troy should start but have a short leash. If he is getting out of control, being lazy defensively or playing hero ball; he should be yanked for extended periods of time.

[Fulkme15 488]

Troy should start, only for the simple fact we don't want his mother to go on Another Twitter rampage :)

[Crimson and Cream 5,878]

Would prefer to see OG over Hartman. Hartman shooting 50% from 3pt range but only hits 2 per game. If he averaged 10 pts per game I could him starting. OG is better on the glass and most of all is better defensively. Seems that most games Hartman is only good for 5 fouls.

Yeah I for sure agree with this. I know Troy is struggling, and it's really aggravating, but to me he should easily be starting. I think Colin is our weak link and shouldn't be playing as many minutes as he does. 

[KB0 827]

Would prefer to see OG over Hartman. Hartman shooting 50% from 3pt range but only hits 2 per game. If he averaged 10 pts per game I could him starting. OG is better on the glass and most of all is better defensively. Seems that most games Hartman is only good for 5 fouls.

 

Hartman isn't starting because he can score, he's starting because he plays good defense, hits open shots, doesn't turn the ball over, and moves the ball on offense. Arguing that Hartman "is only good for 5 fouls" is selling short a key player on the team. Troy Williams, on the other hand, is a turnover waiting to happen. He doesn't shoot well, dribble well, or play defense well. Bring him off the bench and play him in spurts. Keep the ball out of his hands and get it to him cutting to the basket or on the baseline where his decision making is minimal. That's where he is best.  

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,962]

Yogi (rob)
Rob (Nick)
Troy -Hartman
OG- max/juwan)
TB- (Max/juwan)

[coonhounds 10,138]

First off I don't blame troy for his failure to take care of the ball because it is obvious the coaching staff wants him to push the issue which is what is getting him in trouble. To me og could or should start. Most of you love his energy off the bench well let's see it first five minutes right away it will either elevate his game or he won't be able to handle the extra responsibility in which case you go back to troy starting. Didn't troy sit early this season? Curious how he responded off the bench

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,305]

I think OG should start against Minny, as others have stated. Prove a point to TW and give OG some confidence and reward for playing with heart and control.

[OliviaPope40 7,134]

I say bring in OG to start because Troy is a mess.

[Hoosiers High Life 278]

OG!!! And for the rest of the season. Why? Well I believe it is to late to try to "prove a point" and I also believe that he is more focused on the nba than he is Indiana. In my personal opinion but maybe I'm wrong maybe it will get to him

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,962]

Big possession there and Troy got owned.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Troy also got owned on Hayes flat footed shot block.

[Uspshoosier 50,982]

Big possession there and Troy got owned.

this is probably why I would never be a coach but at the end I would if almost fouled showater just to to put someone on the line that had not done anything and hadn't shot a foul shot. Everyone knew it was going to go to Hayes and we couldn't guard him without fouling the whole night. At least if you choose to foul zac it's on your terms and you still have 9 secs to win the game. Easy to say now though