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       #Post#: 29148--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 22: at UMass Lowell, 1/29 7pm
   DIR By: OldSeawolf
       Date: January 29, 2020, 8:49 pm
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       Personally, I like Chef getting 5/10 mins, and getting more if
       Jeff or Mo get in foul trouble. Mo had a poor game today and
       Jeff seemed Like a non-factor tonight. Still, I think Geno
       bailed too early on Mo tonight, imo.
       #Post#: 29149--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 22: at UMass Lowell, 1/29 7pm
   DIR By: Hammertime
       Date: January 30, 2020, 5:47 am
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       --- Quote from: OldSeawolf link ---
       >
       > Personally, I like Chef getting 5/10 mins, and getting more if
       Jeff or Mo get in foul trouble. Mo had a poor game today and
       Jeff seemed Like a non-factor tonight. Still, I think Geno
       bailed too early on Mo tonight, imo.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       
       Chef is definitely not like his brother, but you cant hold that
       against anyone for not being a star because it is in your DNA
       however, I feel as if Chef never did materialize from his first
       year at SB. He just doesn't have that big basketball IQ. He does
       play with a lot of grit, muscle, power through type guy. But his
       decision making is not something to be desired. I hope in his
       senior year a light bulb clicks on for him. He has the size and
       strength to be a top BB in the AE. He just needs the BB IQ to
       click in.
       #Post#: 29150--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 22: at UMass Lowell, 1/29 7pm
   DIR By: OldSeawolf
       Date: January 30, 2020, 5:57 am
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       I like Chef, but as a 3rd option, behind Jeff/Mo.  It's tough
       coming into games and producing when you're only getting a few
       minutes a night.  That said, I think Chef's biggest issues are
       his hands and his readiness to receive passes and be ready to go
       to the hole.  How on earth did he miss that layup last night?
       Also, although Elijah could be faulted too on that late pass to
       him around the arc, he has to come to that ball.  Still, I think
       he had 5 boards last night, hit that 3 (do we really want him
       taking that shot though?) and he's a great 3rd Big option for
       us.  Seems like a real good kid, and he's accepted his bench
       role well, considering he's a junior.
       #Post#: 29151--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 22: at UMass Lowell, 1/29 7pm
   DIR By: Chairman of the Board
       Date: January 30, 2020, 7:02 am
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       well ill pose this question- we are comparing the chef to mo,
       but really, they don't play the same position.  i think we are
       comparing them because of height, no?  mo plays about as much
       inside as he does outside (maybe a touch more inside?), but
       willing to hear what others see...
       comparing chef to otch is better.  and otch limits his own
       minutes with foul trouble.  the chef provides even more muscle
       than otch.
       the AE doesnt normally have bigs like we do.  i think we can use
       them to our advantage.
       SB has one NCAA appearance: warney and mcgrew inside, warney
       scored 43 points without taking a jump shot.
       #Post#: 29152--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 22: at UMass Lowell, 1/29 7pm
   DIR By: OldSeawolf
       Date: January 30, 2020, 7:16 am
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       --- Quote from: Chairman of the Board link ---
       >
       > well ill pose this question- we are comparing the chef to mo,
       but really, they don't play the same position.  i think we are
       comparing them because of height, no?  mo plays about as much
       inside as he does outside (maybe a touch more inside?), but
       willing to hear what others see...
       >
       > comparing chef to otch is better.  and otch limits his own
       minutes with foul trouble.  the chef provides even more muscle
       than otch.
       >
       > the AE doesnt normally have bigs like we do.  i think we can
       use them to our advantage.
       >
       > SB has one NCAA appearance: warney and mcgrew inside, warney
       scored 43 points without taking a jump shot.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I think Chef has better post moves than Jeff.  Jeff is still raw
       offensively, IMO, and his real strength is being a rim protector
       and rebounder on defense.  Mo is just plain athletic, and a
       jack-of-all-trades, IMO.  None of these guys come close to
       Warney though.
       If you want to compare Chef and Jeff, I would feature Chef a lot
       more in the low post; he's shown a few moves there this year.
       #Post#: 29153--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 22: at UMass Lowell, 1/29 7pm
   DIR By: Chairman of the Board
       Date: January 30, 2020, 7:41 am
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       yep.
       #Post#: 29155--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 22: at UMass Lowell, 1/29 7pm
   DIR By: Checkmate
       Date: January 30, 2020, 9:27 am
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       --- Quote from: Chairman of the Board link ---
       >
       > well ill pose this question- we are comparing the chef to mo,
       but really, they don't play the same position.  i think we are
       comparing them because of height, no?  mo plays about as much
       inside as he does outside (maybe a touch more inside?), but
       willing to hear what others see...
       >
       > comparing chef to otch is better.  and otch limits his own
       minutes with foul trouble.  the chef provides even more muscle
       than otch.
       >
       > the AE doesnt normally have bigs like we do.  i think we can
       use them to our advantage.
       >
       > SB has one NCAA appearance: warney and mcgrew inside, warney
       scored 43 points without taking a jump shot.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Mind you one of these two played in the NBA and has his number
       retired. Our current crop of post players is big and raw raw
       raw. Defensively and on the glass, obviously Mo and Jeff are two
       of the best we've ever had in terms of changing or blocking
       shots. I just don't think you can force/expect these guys to be
       major weapons in the post. It just isn't going to happen. The
       strategy can't be "feed Jeff and Mo in the post." Dead serious:
       Petras had a better array of offensive moves.
       #Post#: 29156--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 22: at UMass Lowell, 1/29 7pm
   DIR By: Hammertime
       Date: January 30, 2020, 10:04 am
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       --- Quote from: Checkmate link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Chairman of the Board
       link=topic=828.msg29151#msg29151 date=1580389375]
       > well ill pose this question- we are comparing the chef to mo,
       but really, they don't play the same position.  i think we are
       comparing them because of height, no?  mo plays about as much
       inside as he does outside (maybe a touch more inside?), but
       willing to hear what others see...
       >
       > comparing chef to otch is better.  and otch limits his own
       minutes with foul trouble.  the chef provides even more muscle
       than otch.
       >
       > the AE doesnt normally have bigs like we do.  i think we can
       use them to our advantage.
       >
       > SB has one NCAA appearance: warney and mcgrew inside, warney
       scored 43 points without taking a jump shot.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Mind you one of these two played in the NBA and has his number
       retired. Our current crop of post players is big and raw raw
       raw. Defensively and on the glass, obviously Mo and Jeff are two
       of the best we've ever had in terms of changing or blocking
       shots. I just don't think you can force/expect these guys to be
       major weapons in the post. It just isn't going to happen. The
       strategy can't be "feed Jeff and Mo in the post." Dead serious:
       Petras had a better array of offensive moves.
       [/quote]
       UMMMMMMMMMMM, NOOOO, Petras, for being 7'-0" couldn't jump to
       save his life. I dont think I have ever seen Petras slam dunk.
       His moves under the basket were like Gumby.
       #Post#: 29157--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 22: at UMass Lowell, 1/29 7pm
   DIR By: OldSeawolf
       Date: January 30, 2020, 10:14 am
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       --- Quote from: Hammertime link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Checkmate link=topic=828.msg29155#msg29155
       date=1580398038]
       > [quote author=Chairman of the Board
       link=topic=828.msg29151#msg29151 date=1580389375]
       > well ill pose this question- we are comparing the chef to mo,
       but really, they don't play the same position.  i think we are
       comparing them because of height, no?  mo plays about as much
       inside as he does outside (maybe a touch more inside?), but
       willing to hear what others see...
       >
       > comparing chef to otch is better.  and otch limits his own
       minutes with foul trouble.  the chef provides even more muscle
       than otch.
       >
       > the AE doesnt normally have bigs like we do.  i think we can
       use them to our advantage.
       >
       > SB has one NCAA appearance: warney and mcgrew inside, warney
       scored 43 points without taking a jump shot.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Mind you one of these two played in the NBA and has his number
       retired. Our current crop of post players is big and raw raw
       raw. Defensively and on the glass, obviously Mo and Jeff are two
       of the best we've ever had in terms of changing or blocking
       shots. I just don't think you can force/expect these guys to be
       major weapons in the post. It just isn't going to happen. The
       strategy can't be "feed Jeff and Mo in the post." Dead serious:
       Petras had a better array of offensive moves.
       [/quote]
       UMMMMMMMMMMM, NOOOO, Petras, for being 7'-0" couldn't jump to
       save his life. I dont think I have ever seen Petras slam dunk.
       His moves under the basket were like Gumby.
       [/quote]
       Hammer, you are too cruel!  Petras came in as an unorthodox,
       unskilled freshman, and was a serviceable player by his Senior
       Year.  Not an all-star, but was definitely a contributor.
       Unless I'm mistaken, I believe he played professionally
       somewhere after graduation.
       #Post#: 29158--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 22: at UMass Lowell, 1/29 7pm
   DIR By: Chairman of the Board
       Date: January 30, 2020, 10:32 am
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       while i agree, fact is, you probably should feed the bigs in the
       paint (even if not a threat), if for no other reason than to
       open the perimeter.
       otherwise, you're predictable.
       now tell me why- with all the talent and facilities- we've
       secured one NCAA bid.  but a lot of 25 win seasons.
       pound inside, then stretch out.  it works in tennis, football,
       lacrosse, basketball, hockey, boxing, fencing, rugby.  even
       badminton.
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